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Khalilzad says Pakistani public does not support policies leading to Afghan civilian deaths
He added that, in his view, the gap between the Pakistani people and the country’s ruling structure appears to be widening.
Zalmay Khalilzad, former United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, has said he does not believe the people of Pakistan support policies that have resulted in the killing of Afghan civilians.
Referring to a recent report by the United Nations on civilian casualties, Khalilzad stated on X that the policies of Pakistan’s governing establishment should not be equated with the views of its population.
He added that, in his view, the gap between the Pakistani people and the country’s ruling structure appears to be widening.
His remarks come amid recent UN reports indicating a rise in Afghan civilian casualties following Pakistani regime airstrikes, further intensifying regional tensions.