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Pakistan's Defense Minister Claims India Orchestrating Two-Front Conflict Through Afghan Proxy
Nov 03, 2025 03:40 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made serious but unsubstantiated claims that India is manipulating Taliban leadership and forcing Pakistan to fight on two fronts. This accusation follows recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan that resulted in over 70 casualties, marking the worst conflict since Taliban's 2021 return to power. Despite the allegations, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire while mediators from Qatar and Turkey work toward resolving tensions.
Pakistan Minister Threatens "Open War" with Afghanistan as Peace Talks Resume in Istanbul
Oct 26, 2025 11:19 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their second round of peace negotiations in Istanbul, with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of potential "open war" if talks fail. The discussions focus on Pakistan's demand for Afghanistan to eliminate TTP threats, while tensions rise over Afghanistan's plans to build dams on the Kunar River amid deteriorating bilateral relations.