KABUL - Looking at the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, Abdul Rahman Rahman, the Deputy Security Minister of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Tuesday said that neighboring countries' persistent intrusions and support for insurgent activities would not end until a consensus is reached amongst high ranking officials, political parties and civil society leaders.

Mr. Rahman and the Chief of Army Staff, Sher Mohammad Karimi, were summoned by Senators to Parliament on Tuesday. Mr. Rahman told the Senators that Pakistan is trying best to make the northern and eastern parts of the country safe havens for the Taliban, with an aim to destabilize Afghanistan.

"Until a national consensus amongst high ranking officials of government, political parties and civil society members is reached, finding a permanent solution for the security problems will be next to impossible," insisted Rahman.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Sher Mohammad Karimi, pointed out the failure and incapability of the present government to put a check on the terror activities supported by neighboring countries.

"Unfortunately, the country's security challenge changed from a regional to global challenge. Fighting it demands a proper strategy. The military intelligence agency of Pakistan has played a major role in intensifying the insecurity of the country by supporting insurgents," said Sher Mohammad Karimi.

Senators criticised the sudden upsurge in terror attacks across the country and said that some high ranking officials in the government have helped the transportation of terrorists into Afghanistan. They also blamed the intelligence agency of Afghanistan for failing to do its work effectively.

"There are some officials within the government who have helped the infiltration of terrorists in Afghanistan. Otherwise, a Pakistani terrorist can never enter the country with huge cache of explosives. Some high ranking officials are aware of this and choose to maintain silence over the issue," said Senator Abdul Hanan Haqyoon.

Additionally, Yasin Zia, the Operational Deputy of the National Directorate of Security, said that after Madrassas in Pakistan were shut down, students were sent to Afghanistan to launch suicide attacks.

"After Pakistan's intelligence organization shut down the Madrassas under the pretext of the summer season, several students were sent to Afghanistan to fight against the Security Forces and launch suicide attacks. The majority of the suicide bombers arrested by the NDS were foreigners, particularly from Pakistan," said Yasin Zia. (Tolo News)