New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The recent incident involving TTP operative Harar Satoriani, who filmed himself unboxing an American M4 assault rifle allegedly supplied by the Afghan Taliban, underscores a growing and alarming security challenge for Pakistan. The footage was circulated on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting how militants increasingly exploit social media to broadcast their operations and propaganda. These U.S.-origin weapons, left behind after Washington's withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, are now in the hands of terrorists along Pakistan's western borders, materially enhancing their operational capabilities against Pakistani security forces and civilians.

Following the U.S. exit, approximately $7 billion worth of military ...