Pakistan Army Accuses India of Using Afghan Soil for Terrorism Against Pakistan

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Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry urged the Afghan people not to allow their land to be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. Speaking to over 2,500 university students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lt Gen Chaudhry accused India of influencing Afghan elites to destabilize Pakistan. He also stated that the time has come for Kashmir to become part of Pakistan, reaffirming the military's stance on the issue. Meanwhile, Lt Gen Chaudhry rejected any notion of disconnect between the army and the people, emphasizing their unity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry accused India of using Afghan soil to wage terrorism against Pakistan, alleging that India is influencing Afghan elites to destabilize Pakistan.
  • The Pakistan Army spokesperson urged the Afghan people not to give sanctuary to terrorists and not to become tools of India.
  • Lt Gen Chaudhry stated that the time has come for Kashmir to become part of Pakistan, reaffirming the military's stance on the issue.
  • He emphasized the unity between the army and the people of Pakistan, rejecting any notion of disconnect.
  • Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted a past incident involving the shelling of Muzaffarabad by India, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven-year-old Irtiza, and the Pakistani military's response by striking 26 locations and destroying an Indian brigade headquarters.
  • He concluded by stating that "Falsehood and truth cannot coexist."

Statistics:

  • Over 2,500 university students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attended the special session with Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
  • 7-year-old Irtiza was martyred in the shelling of Muzaffarabad by India.
  • 26 locations were struck by the Pakistani military in response.
  • 1 Indian brigade headquarters was destroyed by the Pakistani military.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Today
  • ISPR official statement