Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Afrasiab Khattak accused Pakistan's military of exploiting Afghan refugees for its war economy, diverting aid, backing militants, and warned that ignoring Afghanistan could trigger another 9/11-style crisis.
Former senator and Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak has accused Pakistan's military of systematically exploiting Afghan refugees for decades to serve its so-called "war economy."
Speaking at an event marking the fourth anniversary of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Khattak alleged that refugees were used as "cannon fodder" in regional conflicts. He said senior generals profited by diverting international aid meant for displaced Afghans into training militant groups.
Khattak further argued that Afghan ...