Security expert warns Afghanistan remains a global terror hub as regional powers push for action
By Anwarzeb Khan
Dr. Qamar Cheema, a national security analyst, has warned that Afghanistan remains as dangerous today as it was in 2002, urging decisive regional action against militant networks operating from its soil.
In a special media interaction, Dr. Cheema said the Afghan Taliban continue to provide support and safe haven to militant organizations, including Al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He cautioned that the presence of these groups in Afghanistan poses a threat not only to Pakistan but to global security.
He claimed that militant elements have redirected their activities toward Pakistan, escalating security concerns along the border. According to him, calls for counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan are not limited to Islamabad but are increasingly echoed by the broader international community.
Dr. Cheema noted that countries such as Iran, Tajikistan, Russia, and China have also expressed concerns over terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan.
He argued that the unfinished counterterrorism mission left behind by the United States and its allies must now be addressed, emphasizing that Pakistan may need to take a leading role in confronting the evolving threat landscape.
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