In a conversation with the Afghan Times from Germany, former Afghan minister Haroon Mubarez analyzes the spillover from Pakistan's security operations. He notes that recent suicide blasts in Pakistan echo the frustration of militant groups such as TTA and TTP, whose operations have been disrupted and whose discipline has waned since Pakistani military actions. Mubarez argues that the militants no longer adhere to a no-civilian-targets stance and are now striking soft targets wherever possible. He also describes Afghanistan's dire economic reality: trade with Pakistan has effectively halted, Chabahar port is closed, and global prices for oil and medicines are rising, leading to severe food shortages for ordinary Afghans. He urges the Taliban to reduce reliance on external intelligence from countries like India and to prioritize the needs of their own people, warning that civilians are paying the price for ongoing tensions. The remarks illuminate both the immediate security consequences of regional actions and the broader humanitarian challenges facing Afghans under current conditions.