The recent controversy surrounding remarks made by Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly, has sparked significant backlash from government and military officials. On February 12, 2026, as reported by the Daily Times, a senior security official condemned Achakzai's comments as 'unfortunate and false,' emphasizing that such statements are 'deeply regrettable and harmful to national cohesion.' This sentiment was echoed by Geo News, which highlighted that Achakzai's remarks were perceived as an attempt to undermine the army's role, with security officials categorically denying any military involvement in politics and labeling the opposition leader's statements as 'regrettable and based on falsehoods.'