Pakistan Warns Afghanistan a 'Terror Hub,' Alleges Taliban Backs Al-Qaeda, IS, TTP

• Pakistan's military alleges Afghanistan is a 'hub for terrorists and non-state actors,' accusing the Taliban government of patronizing al-Qaida, Islamic State, and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
• Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry claimed 2,500 foreign militants entered Afghanistan from Syria after Bashar Assad's ouster, invited by Afghanistan, posing international security risks.
• Pakistan and China called for "visible and verifiable" measures to eliminate militant organizations operating from Afghan territory.
• Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated, leading to past conflicts including Pakistani airstrikes and Afghan retaliation, brokered by Qatar.
• Pakistan reported 5,397 militant attacks in 2025, a significant increase from 2024, with Afghan nationals allegedly involved in most major attacks.

Why It Matters: Pakistan warns Afghanistan is a terror hub under Taliban, citing increased militant attacks and regional instability.