Kabul – The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of providing safe haven for members of the Daesh Khorasan terrorist group, raising tensions between the two neighboring countries.
In a recent statement, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Afghan government, claimed that after intensified military operations by Afghan forces, remnants of Daesh Khorasan have fled to Pakistan with the help of certain intelligence agencies. Mujahid stated that these militants have established new bases and training camps in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
From these locations, the group is reportedly planning and conducting attacks, particularly targeting religious scholars and political figures. The presence of these training centers in Pakistan has raised concerns about a resurgence of extremist violence in the region.
Mujahid further said that external forces are manipulating these factions for broader geopolitical objectives, alluding to motives beyond regional stability.
This accusation marks a significant escalation in the rhetoric from the Taliban-led Afghan government, which has now directly blamed Pakistan for the growing insurgency.
The rising tensions between the two countries come as both Afghanistan and Pakistan face increasing security threats from extremist groups.
The international community has expressed concern over the deteriorating situation, with experts calling for enhanced regional cooperation to prevent further destabilization.
