ISLAMABAD: A new investigative report has alleged that Indian-supplied drone technology was used by the Afghan Taliban in attacks against Pakistan, but the systems were largely neutralised by Pakistan’s air defence capabilities.
The report said Afghanistan had become a safe haven for more than 20 militant organisations under the Afghan Taliban’s patronage.
It alleged that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were receiving support from the Afghan Taliban and financial assistance from India.
According to the report, the environment provided to militant groups was being used to advance what it described as Indian state objectives against Pakistan.
The Afghan Taliban claimed a drone attack against Pakistan in June 2026. The drone was, however, reportedly intercepted and neutralised in the air by Pakistan’s air defence system.
The report said the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used in the attacks were not manufactured in Afghanistan. They were allegedly supplied by India.
Drone attacks on Pakistan since June 2026
Nine drone attacks were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan between June and July 2026, according to the report.
The recovered drones were found to have ranges of between 50 and 270 kilometres. They were capable of carrying payloads of up to five kilogrammes.
The Indian-supplied drones were described in the report as having limited technical capabilities.
Defence experts said Pakistan had an integrated counter-drone system with both soft-kill and hard-kill capabilities. Such systems can be used to detect, disrupt and destroy hostile drones before they reach their targets.
The experts said the combined use of Pakistani technology and defensive measures had prevented the alleged India-Afghan Taliban efforts from achieving their objectives.
They also said Indian military technology had faced serious limitations during the recent “Marka-e-Haq” conflict.
The report’s claims could not be independently verified.
