Analysis
Pakistan has long maintained that instability in Afghanistan, particularly due to conflict and terrorism, directly impacts its own security. The porous border and shared ethnic, tribal, and militant networks mean that violence in Afghanistan often spills over into Pakistan. Historical and ongoing geopolitical realities support this claim.
Background
Pakistan and Afghanistan share a 2,670 km border, and cross-border militant activity has been a persistent issue. Groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have operated from Afghan soil, contributing to instability in Pakistan. Both countries have struggled with extremism and terrorism, making regional peace interdependent.
Verdict summary
Imran Khan's statement accurately reflects the interconnected security dynamics between Afghanistan and Pakistan.