Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif accused the Afghan Taliban regime of facilitating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants and failing to dismantle what he described as a “terror nexus” operating
from Afghan territory
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has indicated that Islamabad may carry out decisive action against targets inside Afghanistan, warning that the country is running out of time to curb what he described as a “rising wave of terrorism”.
Speaking in the aftermath of the recent Islamabad blasts and coordinated attacks in Balochistan allegedly carried out by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Asif said Pakistan may be left with limited options if cross-border militancy continues unchecked.
“In my opinion, there could be an action against Afghanistan before the holy month of Ramadan,” Asif stated, hinting at the possibility of imminent measures. He emphasised that Pakistan does not have “much time to control this wave of terrorism” and that authorities must act swiftly.
The defence minister accused the Afghan Taliban regime of facilitating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and failing to dismantle what he described as a “terror nexus” operating from Afghan territory. According to Asif, militant groups are using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.
“We have to respond—the way Afghan terrorists are active against Pakistan,” he said, adding that only “forceful actions” can compel the Afghan Taliban to change course. “It is their history; only force works.”
As tensions between Islamabad and Kabul continue to rise, Asif’s remarks signal a potentially significant escalation in Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy. While no official announcement of military action has been made, the defence minister’s statements suggest that Islamabad is weighing cross-border operations if the security situation does not improve.
The developments come amid growing security concerns within Pakistan, with authorities vowing to intensify efforts to dismantle militant networks and protect national stability.
