ISLAMABAD — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday accused India of conducting a “low-intensity war” against Pakistan from Afghan territory, saying New Delhi and the Taliban regime maintain long-standing ties that threaten regional stability. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, he claimed the recent unprovoked clashes along the border coincided with a visit by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India.
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Asif asserted that the Taliban have effectively become an Indian proxy, alleging New Delhi’s role in undermining peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan delegation. He said Islamabad had repeatedly presented evidence showing Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militants operating from Afghan soil, and accused Taliban negotiators of accepting points in discussion but refusing to put commitments in writing.
While on the request of brotherly countries who were persistently being beseeched by Taliban Regime, Pakistan indulged in talks to give peace a chance, venomous statements by certain Afghan officials clearly reflect the devious and splintered mindset of Taliban regime.
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Warning the Taliban regime sternly, the defence minister said Pakistan had been patient but reserved the right to defend itself. He cautioned that any further terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan would be met with a strong response and described Pakistan’s capability to respond decisively if provoked.
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The remarks come after four days of Islamabad–Kabul talks in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough, with Pakistani officials saying the Taliban delegation failed to provide written assurances to tackle cross-border militancy. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar later confirmed the dialogue had not produced a workable solution.