India’s CNN-News18 has reported that the United States has formally asked Pakistan to assist in recovering an estimated $7 billion worth of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
According to the report, Pakistan had previously flagged these weapons as a security threat and requested that Washington retrieve them. Discussions between U.S. and Pakistani officials on this issue have reportedly taken place in recent months.
The report also claims that the United States has agreed to provide Islamabad with satellite-based intelligence to counter cross-border militancy, particularly infiltration from Afghan territory. On August 12 (21 Asad), delegations from both countries met in Islamabad to finalize new agreements on intelligence sharing and counterterrorism cooperation.
Concerned about growing security threats from Afghanistan, Pakistan reportedly secured American pledges for intelligence and financial support. Islamabad claims to have killed hundreds of “militants entering from Afghanistan” in recent months.
As part of the agreement, Washington will now supply Pakistan with real-time satellite surveillance data, including information on suspected militant movements across the porous border—especially in areas known for insurgent activity.
The U.S. has also committed to strengthening Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts, particularly against groups such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Islamabad maintains that all three groups operate from Afghan territory and enjoy relative impunity.
One of the most notable developments from the meeting, according to CNN-News18, is the reported interest of the CIA in resuming on-the-ground intelligence operations in Pakistan—a proposal that marks a major shift after years of tension over U.S. surveillance and covert activities inside the country. Islamabad is expected to respond to this request soon.
Additionally, the United States has pledged technical and financial support to Pakistan’s military for large-scale operations against extremist groups. Sources cited by CNN-News18 described the arrangement as part of a broader strategy to stabilize a region long destabilized by militant networks operating across the Afghan-Pakistani border.
Another key outcome of the discussions was the proposed revival of the Coalition Support Fund—a financial assistance program that reimbursed Pakistan for counterterrorism efforts but was suspended during the first Trump administration in 2018.
The talks also reportedly touched on regional economic stability, including a proposed U.S.-backed economic corridor from Pakistan to Kabul. Islamabad has expressed support for the initiative, which aims to promote trade and reconstruction in war-torn Afghanistan.
Follow-up meetings between U.S. and Pakistani delegations are expected to be held in Washington next year.
