Afghanistan has become a hub for global terrorist organizations, especially those active against Pakistan. A recent United Nations report revealed that seven terrorist training camps are operational in Afghanistan’s border provinces, with one in Kunar under the control of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These camps train terrorists in suicide bombing and modern terrorist tactics aimed at carrying out attacks in Pakistan.
The report confirms that the Afghan government provides financial and material support to these terrorist groups, which not only target Pakistan but also have the potential to conduct international terrorist activities.
The Afghan interim government (Taliban) is known to provide financial assistance to groups like TTP, with the group’s leader, Noor Wali Mehsud, receiving a monthly stipend of up to $500. Additionally, international aid is being misused to support terrorist groups, with some of the funds being directed to the families of suicide bombers.
When the US military withdrew from Afghanistan, they left behind $83 billion worth of modern weaponry, now in the hands of the Taliban and other terrorist organizations. These weapons are being used for terrorism, posing a serious threat to global peace and stability.
The current situation in Afghanistan calls for immediate international action to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent further misuse of resources that could have devastating consequences not just for Pakistan but for global security.
