"Pakistani Prime Minister Exposes Militants' Use of Abandoned US Military Gear in Afghanistan"

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"Pakistani Prime Minister Exposes Militants' Use of Abandoned US Military Gear in Afghanistan"
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Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has claimed that US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan has fallen into the hands of Pakistani militants, specifically the Pakistani Taliban. The high-tech gear, including firearms with advanced sighting systems, is reportedly being used by the militants in clashes with Pakistani security forces. The prime minister called for a coordinated approach to address this emerging challenge and emphasized the need to defend Pakistan against this threat. Over $7 billion worth of US military equipment was left behind in Afghanistan when the Western-backed government collapsed, and Pakistani officials believe the Pakistani Taliban either acquired or purchased the equipment from their Afghan allies.

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