Amrullah Saleh Accuses Pakistan’s Defense Minister of Propaganda, Calls for Accountability on Taliban Ties
Amrullah Saleh, former vice president of Afghanistan and a staunch critic of Pakistan’s policies, has issued a sharp response to recent remarks by Pakistan’s defense minister, raising questions about Islamabad’s alleged support for the Taliban.
In a post on social media, Saleh likened the minister’s rhetoric to that of a propagandist, stating that defense officials should make headlines through their actions, not empty speeches.
Referring to reported tensions between the Quetta Shura—a key Taliban leadership body based in Pakistan—and the headquarters of the Pakistani military (GHQ), he described the situation as “spectacular,” calling it an opportunity for Pakistan to reassess its regional policies.
Saleh urged Pakistan to openly admit how and why it has supported the Taliban. He called on Pakistani authorities to share with the Afghan people evidence of the group’s training videos filmed on Pakistani soil, their businesses and buildings in major Pakistani cities, and the hidden motives behind Islamabad’s continued backing.
He further demanded that Pakistan issue an apology to the Afghan people, as well as to former Afghan leaders such as Hamid Karzai, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, and himself. Saleh said such a gesture would help Pakistan shed its “historical burden” and prepare for a brighter future.
These criticisms come as the Taliban government remains unrecognized by the international community, with many analysts emphasizing the role of foreign support—particularly from Pakistan—in deepening the crisis in Afghanistan.
