Hekmatyar Urges Pakistan to Halt Threats Against Taliban Amid Rising Tensions
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e Islami party, has called on Pakistan’s political establishment and its people to take a stand against what he described as Islamabad’s “irresponsible threats” toward the Taliban administration amid escalating tensions between the two sides.
Hekmatyar warned that continued threatening rhetoric from Pakistani officials could lead to serious and troubling consequences. His statement was shared on social media platform X by his son, Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar.
The Hezb-e Islami leader criticized Pakistani parliamentarians and the general public for remaining silent in the face of threats of “direct war” against the Taliban. He cautioned that such a stance could serve the interests of third countries, particularly India.
He also strongly criticized Islamabad’s current policies toward Afghan refugees, labeling the forced and humiliating expulsions as “inhumane and lacking compassion.” According to Hekmatyar, refugee homes are being demolished with bulldozers—a practice he said is inconsistent with humanitarian principles.
Referring to militant groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hekmatyar claimed that their attacks began during the presence of NATO forces in Afghanistan. He alleged that during this period, India—with U.S. support—trained fighters opposed to Pakistan.
Hekmatyar concluded by expressing hope that Pakistan will adopt a new, constructive, and stable policy toward Afghanistan. He stressed that disputes between the two neighbors should be resolved through dialogue, mutual interaction, and respect, without interference in each other’s internal affairs.
