WEB DESK: U.S. weapons left behind in Afghanistan are being increasingly utilized by militant groups within Pakistan, igniting a new wave of terrorism.
According to a report, the stance of Pakistan has been corroborated, indicating that U.S. weapons abandoned in Afghanistan have fallen into the hands of terrorists, as noted by The Washington Post.
The report highlights that groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch militants are conducting attacks using these American weapons.
The article outlines that U.S. M4 and M16 rifles, along with night vision devices, are now in the hands of terrorists. It details incidents where Pakistani soldiers have faced lethal assaults from militants equipped with night vision capabilities. The utilization of these weapons by terrorists poses a significant threat to Pakistan’s security.
Military records from the U.S. reveal that arms supplied to the Afghan military have been recovered from terrorists in Pakistan. The report also notes that the Afghan Taliban are supplying these weapons to militants.
It emphasizes that the foundation of the new wave of terrorism in Pakistan is deeply rooted in American weaponry.
Following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, a careless American arms policy has turned Pakistan into a battleground.
Areas like Darra Adam Khel and other border regions are reportedly inundated with U.S. weapons. A United Nations report corroborates that Afghan Taliban fighters are providing arms to the TTP.
The investigative report by The Washington Post also aligns with the Pakistani perspective, urging the international community to hold the Afghan Taliban accountable. Pakistani officials have stated that the illegal spread of U.S. weapons poses a threat to global peace. They highlighted that while the enemy is equipped with American night vision technologies, their soldiers are forced to fight in darkness.
Additionally, it has been reported that terrorists possess American drones and thermal optics. Officials assert that without international cooperation, tackling the modern challenges of terrorism will be impossible. The remnants of arms from the Afghan war are now being used against Pakistan.
Pakistan has called for global oversight pertaining to arms control, asserting that every bullet left in Afghanistan is a potential source of conflict in Pakistan. The sacrifices of Pakistan demand a collective global responsibility.
The international community must not remain silent, as terrorists have now become equipped with advanced weaponry. Although Pakistan is resilient and fighting terrorism, there is a need for global unity. Without international cooperation, controlling the spread of arms will not be feasible.
