Security forces successfully neutralized an alleged Afghan spy attempting to cross into Afghanistan near the Pak-Afghan border on January 11.
The deceased individual has been identified as Muhammad Khan Ahmadkhel, also known as Abdullah, aged 48, and reportedly a resident of Afghanistan’s Paktika province. Sources confirmed his nationality through an Afghan identity card recovered from his possession.
Muhammad Khan, alias Abdullah, was allegedly working for Afghanistan’s intelligence agency and was involved in smuggling weapons and ammunition from Afghanistan to Pakistan. These weapons were supplied to terrorists operating in areas such as Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Loralai, where they were used in attacks against Pakistan.
Defense experts have pointed to the long-standing link between terrorism in Pakistan and elements within Afghanistan. They stated that Pakistan has consistently presented evidence to the Afghan interim government regarding such activities, but the Afghan government has yet to take substantial action against foreign terrorists.
Pakistan claims to have strong evidence of various infiltration and terrorism incidents originating from Afghanistan.
At the same time, Afghanistan’s reliance on Pakistan for trade, supply routes, and humanitarian aid has become a major issue, especially as regional tensions rise.
Reports indicate that a majority of Afghanistan’s goods, including food and fuel, come through Pakistan’s borders. In times of conflict, Pakistan could easily disrupt these supply lines, posing a significant economic challenge for Afghanistan.
Humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and foreign assistance, also passes through Pakistan. Any trade blockades or economic sanctions imposed by Pakistan could push Afghanistan into a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
The Taliban government, in power since 2021, continues to face international diplomatic isolation, with many countries, especially in the West, refusing to recognize the regime due to its policies, human rights record, and enforcement of tribal laws. Despite international criticism, Pakistan maintains diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, offering the Taliban government a form of international legal recognition.
