Rawalpindi, In an exclusive conversation with a German magazine, Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) spoke candidly on critical issues shaping South Asia’s security environment. From Afghan refugees to India’s policies, counterterrorism efforts, and Pakistan’s global partnerships, the DG ISPR laid out the country’s perspective with clarity.
Pakistan and Afghan Refugees
For over 40 years, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees. DG ISPR highlighted that Pakistan has consistently shown generosity, extending evacuation deadlines multiple times for humanitarian reasons. At the same time, he revealed that evidence exists linking some illegal Afghan nationals to terrorism and organized crime.
India’s Extremist Policies
Turning to India, DG ISPR was direct in his criticism. He noted that violent incidents inside India stem from the government’s extremist policies. He accused India of “presenting internal issues as external, and external issues as internal,” while confirming that Pakistan has repeatedly shared credible evidence of Indian state-sponsored terrorism, including the involvement of active Indian military officers.
Kashmir – An Unresolved Responsibility
The DG ISPR urged the international community to take meaningful steps toward resolving the Kashmir issue. He emphasized that extremist political ideologies have influenced Indian institutions, including its army, further complicating the conflict.
Pakistan’s Stand Against Terrorism
Reiterating Pakistan’s counterterrorism policy, DG ISPR said:
Pakistan rejects all non-state actors without exception.
No armed group or individual has the authority to declare jihad.
Pakistan has sacrificed enormously as a frontline state in the global war on terror.
He also warned of the dangers posed by weapons left behind in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal, noting that these arms are now being used in terrorist activities — a concern also voiced by Washington.
Strategic Relations and Global Security
On international partnerships, DG ISPR described Pakistan’s ties with China as “constructive and strategic,” while recalling the leadership role of former US President Donald Trump during Pakistan-India tensions. He also mentioned the recent US move to designate the banned Majid Brigade as a global terrorist group, adding that several militants operating under “Fitna-e-Hindustan” in Balochistan had been falsely presented as missing persons.
The interview reinforced Pakistan’s consistent position: a commitment to peace, an uncompromising rejection of terrorism, and a call for global responsibility in resolving Kashmir and managing Afghan refugee challenges.
