sanaullahA former high-ranking Afghan military officer has made startling allegations, claiming that the Afghan Taliban are receiving financial support from India to fund anti-Pakistan militant activities.
Lieutenant General (Retd) Sami Sadat, the former Director of Military Intelligence and Commander of the Afghan Special Operations Forces, reportedly disclosed that India is funneling money to the Taliban, which in turn is being used to assist groups engaged in terrorism inside Pakistan.
According to Sadat, the Taliban maintain strong ties with Indian officials and have used Indian backing to support banned outfits such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—referred to as “Khawarij insurgents”—and Baloch separatist groups. He emphasized that these groups are receiving financial resources through Taliban channels to carry out destabilizing attacks on Pakistani soil.
Echoing Pakistan’s Concerns
The claims echo recent statements by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who also accused the Afghan Taliban of collaborating with India to undermine Pakistan’s security. Asif’s remarks came amid growing concern over terrorist incidents allegedly linked to elements based in Afghanistan.
General Sadat’s statements lend further weight to Islamabad’s long-standing position that terrorism in the region is being exacerbated by a nexus involving India and elements within Afghanistan.
Regional Implications
These revelations are likely to escalate tensions in an already volatile region, where border security, terrorism, and foreign influence have long been contentious issues. The alleged collaboration between India and the Taliban—if substantiated—could have serious diplomatic repercussions, especially as Pakistan continues to raise concerns at international forums over cross-border terrorism.
While the Taliban administration in Kabul has not officially responded to these allegations, Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Taliban to fulfill their commitment to prevent Afghan soil from being used against its neighbors.
The unfolding situation may prompt renewed discussions about regional security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and the role of foreign powers in the Afghanistan-Pakistan corridor.