Pakistan-Afghanistan War escalates after Khawaja Asif declares “open war,” accusing the Taliban of acting as India’s proxy amid rising cross-border clashes and airstrikes.
Pakistan Afghanistan War intensifies as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif labels the conflict an “open war” and accuses the Taliban of acting as India’s proxy. Cross-border attacks, airstrikes, and TTP allegations deepen regional tensions.
Pakistan-Afghanistan War: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply escalated. After Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the Afghan Taliban of acting as a “proxy of India” amid intensifying border clashes.
In a post on X, Khawaja Asif alleged that following the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan. The Taliban failed to ensure regional peace and stability. Instead, he claimed the group had turned Afghanistan into a “colony of India” and was exporting terrorism into Pakistan.
Khawaja Asif further declared that Islamabad’s patience had run out, describing the current situation as “open war” between the two neighbours. He stated that Pakistan had attempted diplomatic engagement through direct talks and friendly countries, but alleged that Kabul continued hostile actions.
The accusations came after Pakistan reportedly carried out airstrikes in Afghan cities. This includes Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia province, following fresh clashes along the disputed Durand Line.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the strikes but stated there were no casualties. Afghan authorities claimed their forces launched retaliatory cross-border attacks targeting Pakistani military installations. It asserts significant losses on the Pakistani side, figures that Islamabad has not confirmed.
Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have deteriorated significantly, with border crossings largely shut since earlier clashes reportedly killed dozens on both sides. Pakistan has long accused the Taliban administration of failing to curb militant groups operating from Afghan soil, allegations the Taliban deny.
The latest escalation has deepened uncertainty in the region, raising fears of prolonged instability between the two neighbouring countries.
