Pakistan Army Warns: $7.2 Billion in U.S. Weapons Left in Afghanistan a Major Threat to Regional Security

Ahmad Sharif Chowdhury, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, emphasized in a warning tone that the high volume of $7.2 billion worth of American weapons left in Afghanistan threatens the security of several countries in the region…

The spokesperson for the Pakistan Army expressed serious concern over the remaining billions of dollars worth of American weapons in Afghanistan, warning that this equipment threatens the security of several countries in the region. He also emphasized that any country that arms the Taliban regime is effectively arming terrorism, and Islamabad has a problem with a regime that does not represent the people.

​Warning about $7.2 Billion Worth of American Weapons in Afghanistan

Ahmad Sharif Chowdhury, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, spoke in a warning tone during a press conference about the consequences of the widespread presence of American weapons in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces. He emphasized that the high volume of leftover American weapons, valued at approximately $7.2 billion, has become a serious security concern for the region and could be dangerous for several countries.

​The Taliban Regime does not Represent the People

Chowdhury, in part of his remarks, clarified that Islamabad has a problem with the Taliban regime, not with the Afghan people. He stated:
We have no problem with the Afghan people, but we have a problem with the Taliban regime of Afghanistan; this regime does not represent the people of Afghanistan.

The spokesperson for the Pakistan Army sharply criticized the policies of Kabul, adding that this regime has completely ignored half of the population of Afghanistan, namely women.

​Arming the Taliban is Arming Terrorism

The spokesperson for the Pakistan Army warned that sheltering the Taliban by groups such as ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Uyghurs, and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has turned this government into a regional threat. Referring to this issue, he stated:
Any country that provides military weapons to the Taliban regime is effectively arming terrorists.

Chowdhury stressed that Pakistan does not differentiate in dealing with armed groups, and the only good terrorist is a dead terrorist.

​Complexity of Border Security and Trade Stoppage

Chowdhury also referred to the difficulties of controlling the joint border with Afghanistan and explained that the tribal structure and villages divided on both sides of the border, along with the lack of effective governance on the Afghan side, have complicated security oversight. He said that conflicts begin when a country on the other side first fires upon your posts, and then terrorists cross through the created gaps.

The spokesperson for the Pakistan Army also linked the closure of some trade routes with Afghanistan to security concerns, stating: Bloodshed and trade cannot coexist simultaneously. He identified the preservation of life and property of Pakistani residents as the primary priority in decision-making regarding border crossings.

In conclusion, Chowdhury reiterated that the continued access of terrorist groups to advanced weapons in Afghanistan, especially those left behind after the American withdrawal, poses a serious threat not only to Pakistan but to the entire region.