DG ISPR Accuses Former KP Government of Facilitating Terrorism

Web Desk
November 2, 2026

RAWALPINDI – The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has accused the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government of acting as a facilitator of terrorism, stating that the obstacle it created for counterterrorism efforts no more exists now.

In an interview with the international news agency Reuters, the military’s spokesperson outlined Pakistan’s clear strategy to combat terrorism, which includes eliminating both terrorists and their facilitators operating within the country.

‘Incompetent and Indifferent’ Government

The DG ISPR stated that one of the key enablers of terrorism was the “incompetent and indifferent” provincial government in KPK.

“One of these enablers of terrorism was the incompetent and indifferent government in KPK,” he said, adding that the facilitator who had been creating obstacles to counterterrorism efforts in the province was no longer present.

He noted that the people of KPK have suffered the most from terrorism and are “proud and brave people” who deserve peace and stability. According to him, no one in the province opposes counterterrorism operations; opposition comes only from those who have links with terrorists.

Intelligence-Based Operations

Lt Gen Chaudhry explained that instead of a large-scale military operation, security forces are conducting intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the province. He revealed that around 200 intelligence-based operations are carried out daily through coordination between the police, military, and other law enforcement agencies.

Afghanistan: ‘Primary Base for Terrorism’

Addressing the regional dimension, the DG ISPR stated that Pakistan does not attribute all its internal problems solely to external forces, unlike India. However, he described Afghanistan as the primary base from which terrorism is directed into Pakistan, stating that terrorist leadership, training camps, and launch pads are located there.

He emphasized that some issues related to terrorism must also be handled internally within Pakistan.

On KPK Government’s Removal

When asked about the removal of the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lt Gen Chaudhry described it as a political matter saying the question should be answered by politicians. However, he stated that available information indicated the change of government took place in accordance with constitutional and legal procedures.

Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Experience

The military spokesperson highlighted that Pakistan has accumulated extensive counterterrorism experience over the past two decades, stating that no other country or military possesses comparable experience in dealing with the menace.