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Defense Minister Khawaja Asif Warns Pakistan May Launch Operations if Kabul Fails to Curb Terrorism
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says India and Kabul are aligned in actions against Pakistan. Over 70% of terrorist incidents involve Afghans. Pakistan may launch new operations if peace guarantees are not met.
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by News Desk
2026-02-20
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif Warns Pakistan May Launch Operations if Kabul Fails to Curb Terrorism

Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday warned that Pakistan reserves the right to launch operations if Afghanistan does not provide assurances to curb terrorism. He claimed that New Delhi and Kabul are “on the same page” in actions targeting Pakistan, while over 70 percent of terrorist incidents in the country involve Afghan nationals.

Speaking to the media, Khawaja Asif said that Kabul is not serious about eliminating terrorism and that external hands are behind many attacks in Pakistan, including the recent blast in Islamabad.

Comments on PTI and Political Stance

The minister rejected any notion of deals or concessions from the PTI, asserting that statements by the party were aimed at providing shelter for certain individuals rather than ensuring security.

Gaza Peace Board and International Engagement

Khawaja Asif also praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to the United States, highlighting that Pakistan’s participation in the Gaza Peace Board could yield positive results. He noted Pakistan’s extensive experience in UN peacekeeping missions and said it would observe the conditions drafted for the Gaza Peace Force carefully.

Security Outlook

The minister emphasized that Pakistan will take all necessary steps to protect its citizens if Kabul fails to act decisively against terrorism. He warned that continued inaction from Afghanistan could force Pakistan to conduct new operations to ensure security.

His comments underscore ongoing concerns in Islamabad over cross-border terrorism and the regional security dynamics involving India and Afghanistan.
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