‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry declared that Pakistan is "much ahead" in operational readiness compared to the Afghan Taliban and India. During an interview on Friday, he stated that Pakistan's military is adopting emerging technologies and is highly cognizant of the changing nature of warfare.

While denying concerns about drone usage by the Afghan Taliban, Chaudhry accused the group of being a "proxy" of India, which he deemed the "biggest terror sponsor". He recalled Pakistan shooting down dozens of sophisticated drones during the May 2025 conflict with India, asserting that his country's forces were much more technologically advanced.

Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan's military was adapting to the evolving character of warfare, including non-contact and contact methods, cyber warfare, and long-range missions. He also warned that non-state actors like the Taliban and other militant groups posed a threat to international security, urging states to reassess their security architecture accordingly.