Leader of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami Criticizes Islamabad’s Intervention in Afghanistan
The leader of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has criticized his country’s long-term policies towards Afghanistan, stating that Islamabad has intervened, both directly and indirectly, in Afghanistan’s affairs, leading to instability in both countries.
In an interview with a Pakistani journalist, Anayatullah, the Jamaat-e-Islami leader, referred to the ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, asserting that Pakistan has never been neutral towards Afghanistan—neither during the Soviet invasion nor in subsequent periods. He emphasized that the continuation of these policies has only complicated the crises.
He added that the problems between the two countries cannot be resolved by force. Alongside Pakistan’s inability to resolve the issue militarily, the Taliban administration must also address Pakistan’s concerns related to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to him, this is the main point of contention between Kabul and Islamabad.
Earlier, the Taliban administration had stated that it has no issues with the people or political parties of Pakistan and that a specific faction within the Pakistani military seeks to create tension between the two countries. This stance reflects the continued deep mistrust between the two sides.
Meanwhile, Aziz Maarij, a political analyst, said that not only politicians and party leaders but also religious scholars and other figures in Pakistan are aware of Pakistan’s ongoing intervention in Afghanistan’s affairs. He believes these interventions resemble an organized project, likely supported by external actors.
These criticisms come as the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam has previously labeled the country’s policies towards Afghanistan as unsuccessful and called for a reassessment of this approach.
