Karzai Says Pakistan's Security Challenges Stem From Decades Of Support For Extremism

2026-06-03 07:27:10

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said Pakistan's current security problems are the result of decades of policies that supported extremism and used militant groups as instruments of foreign policy against Afghanistan.

In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Karzai said Afghanistan had been one of the main victims of terrorism generated by such policies, suffering heavy human losses and widespread destruction over the past four decades.

His remarks came after recent comments by Kaja Kallas, who called for dialogue to reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan while discussing regional security challenges.

Karzai urged European officials to assess regional developments based on the underlying causes of instability and the realities on the ground rather than focusing only on current security incidents.

The former president also praised European countries for their humanitarian assistance and longstanding support for the Afghan people, expressing hope for stronger cooperation between Afghanistan and Europe in the future.

Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have remained strained since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Islamabad has repeatedly accused Afghanistan territory of being used by militant groups, particularly the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while Taliban authorities deny the allegations.

Tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have increased in recent years, with periodic military clashes, cross-border strikes and large-scale displacement affecting communities on both sides of the frontier.

Karzai's comments also come at a time of broader regional uncertainty, as Pakistan and Iran face growing security concerns linked to militant activity and border instability. Both countries have sought closer coordination on counterterrorism while warning that continued unrest in Afghanistan could have wider regional consequences.

International organizations have meanwhile warned that Afghanistan's economic crisis, humanitarian challenges and the return of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Pakistan and Iran are placing additional pressure on stability, increasing the need for regional cooperation and sustained international engagement.

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