New Delhi: Former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Amar Jit Singh has sounded a sharp warning to Pakistan’s military establishment, calling its escalating tensions with Afghanistan the “blunder of the century” and predicting disastrous consequences for the country if it continues on this path.
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Singh—who previously served as India’s Consul General in Afghanistan—lashed out at the “delusional army generals in Rawalpindi” for dragging 250 million Pakistanis into another avoidable conflict.
“Afghans are the most proud people who will die for you if you are their friend. But if you opt to be their enemy, it doesn’t matter whether you are the Great Britain Empire, Soviet Union or the USA, they will teach the lesson of your life,” Singh said.
Based of my experience having served as a Consul General in Afghanistan, I can say one thing for sure. Pakistan has committed blunder of this century. Afghans are the most proud people who will die for you if you are their friend. But if you opt to be their enemy, it doesn’t…
— Amar Jit Singh IFS(Retd)🇮🇳 (@AmarJit_IFS) October 15, 2025
Diplomatic Snub Signals Breakdown in Ties
Singh highlighted a recent incident in which Afghanistan reportedly denied visas to Pakistan’s Defence Minister and three military generals, including the ISI chief.
“If they are not willing to give you even a visa, then you’re a fool to think they would cede you even an inch of their land,” he wrote, pointing to the complete breakdown of trust between the two neighbors.
Guerrilla Warfare, TTP and Karachi’s Fragile Peace
While Pakistan may hold a conventional military edge over the Afghan forces, Singh warned that in the realm of guerrilla warfare, the Afghan Taliban and its fighters are unmatched.
He also raised alarms about the growing reach of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP):
“Karachi remains the biggest Pashtun city in the world. If TTP is in South Punjab, central Punjab is well within their range.”
He implied that escalating tensions could destabilize Pakistan internally, particularly in urban areas with large Pashtun populations.
Taliban Takeover: A Lesson Ignored?
Singh referred to the 2021 Taliban takeover of Kabul, recalling a comment made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister at the time:
“Taaqatein tumhari hain, par Khuda hamara hai” (“Your power is yours, but God is ours.”)
Turning the phrase around, Singh said it would now be up to the Afghans to determine where divine justice lies—”with the honourable Afghans or the duplicitous ‘Terroristan’.”
Context: Ceasefire Amid Rising Casualties
The comments come amid a 48-hour ceasefire agreement reached on Wednesday between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following days of intense cross-border clashes that left dozens dead and injured on both sides.
Despite the temporary truce, Singh remains deeply skeptical of Pakistan’s intentions, suggesting that Rawalpindi’s military leadership is actively pursuing conflict—a move he believes could backfire catastrophically.
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