Sun Dec 21 16:30:42 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article rewrite:
Summary:
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued a strong statement to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, accusing them of harboring and supporting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group responsible for cross-border attacks into Pakistan. Munir claimed that a significant majority of TTP fighters infiltrating Pakistan are Afghan nationals. He demanded the Taliban choose between supporting Pakistan and supporting the TTP. Addressing a conference of religious scholars, Munir also emphasized the Pakistani state’s sole authority to declare “jihad” and drew parallels between Pakistan and early Islamic states. He also alluded to “divine help” Pakistan received during a recent conflict with India sparked by Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
News Article:
Pakistan Demands Afghanistan Choose Between Islamabad and TTP, Cites Afghan Fighters as Key Threat
Islamabad – December 21, 2025 – In a strongly worded address, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has called on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to sever ties with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), accusing Kabul of supporting militants responsible for attacks within Pakistan.
Speaking at the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad earlier this month, Munir asserted that a majority of TTP fighters crossing the border into Pakistan are Afghan nationals. “In the TTP formations coming [into Pakistan], 70% are Afghans,” he stated. “Is Afghanistan not spilling the blood of our Pakistani children?” He further demanded that the Afghan Taliban must choose between Pakistan and the TTP.
The address, excerpts of which were broadcast on local television on Sunday, was delivered on December 10. Munir’s speech also touched on the role of the state in declaring “jihad,” emphasizing that only the state holds the authority to issue such a decree.
The Field Marshal made several references to Islam, drawing parallels between Pakistan and the state established by the Prophet Muhammad. He also claimed that Pakistan received “divine help” during the May conflict with India that began after India launched Operation Sindoor targeting alleged terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Pahalgam attack.
The conflict between India and Pakistan lasted for four days in May and only ended with an agreement between the two countries on May 10th to cease military actions.
Munir’s statements mark a significant escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding pressure on the Taliban regime to address concerns over cross-border militancy. The remarks come at a sensitive time, with regional stability already strained.
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