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.