Zalmay Khalilzad Condemns Pakistan’s Failed Policy on Afghanistan

Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, strongly rejected remarks by Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, who stated that “Afghanistan is not a state.” Khalilzad urged Pakistani officials to change their failed and dangerous policies toward Afghanistan. This response comes amid ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with widespread criticism directed at the approaches of both Tehran and Islamabad toward the Taliban administration. The Pakistani military spokesperson’s refusal to recognize the Afghan government has heightened concerns over the impact such policies may have on regional stability and security.