Pakistan Defence Minister Warns of Possible Airstrikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan warned it may conduct airstrikes in Afghanistan if cross-border militant attacks continue, as regional security tensions sharply escalate following recent violence.
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad would not hesitate to launch air operations if militants continue using Afghanistan territory to attack Pakistan.
He claimed armed groups operating from Afghanistan are involved in cross-border attacks and alleged regional actors maintain contacts with militant networks targeting Pakistan.
Asif said banned groups, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and Islamic State militants, remain active and pose ongoing threats to regional security.
His remarks followed a deadly bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed several Pakistani security personnel, intensifying security concerns along border regions.
Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan recently said trade and diplomatic engagement with Taliban administration would not resume unless militant safe havens are dismantled.
Afghan authorities led by Taliban have repeatedly denied allowing militants to operate from their territory, but tensions with Pakistan remain high.
Meanwhile, escalating accusations and security incidents risk further destabilizing relations between Pakistan and neighboring states if diplomatic solutions fail to reduce violence.
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