The Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan, targeting what it described as ISIS centres used to plan and coordinate terrorist attacks against civilians in Afghanistan. The strikes reportedly hit locations in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the Taliban's Defence Ministry said, according to Tolo News.&nbsp;The Taliban's Defence Ministry said the operation was carried out with precision, killing several ISIS fighters and causing significant material damage without any civilian casualties.&nbsp;Kabul also vowed to strike any location used to undermine Afghanistan's security.

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<h2>Airstrikes follow deadly Pakistani attacks</h2>The operation came two days after Pakistan launched a series of airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan on Sunday. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), at least 28 civilians were killed, and 49 others were injured in the Pakistani strikes.&nbsp;Afghanistan said Pakistan's latest strikes hit civilian homes, putting the death toll at 36, with more than 160 people injured.&nbsp;The Taliban described Pakistan's action as a "cowardly act" and an "atrocity". Kabul has repeatedly accused Islamabad of carrying out unprovoked attacks that kill civilians, while Pakistan maintains it targets only militants.&nbsp;The latest exchange comes months after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in October following weeks of deadly clashes.&nbsp;The renewed tensions also follow earlier Pakistani airstrikes on March 16 that hit the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Centre, also known as the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility in eastern Kabul. Afghan health and interior ministry officials said at least 408 people were killed and 265 injured, most of them patients undergoing treatment, while UNAMA later documented at least 269 deaths.&nbsp;Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of harbouring militants responsible for attacks inside its territory, an allegation the Taliban government has repeatedly denied.&nbsp;(This is a developing story; further details are awaited)

The drone strikes came about two days after Pakistan carried out a series of deadly airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan on Sunday.

The Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan, targeting what it described as ISIS centres used to plan and coordinate terrorist attacks against civilians in Afghanistan. The strikes reportedly hit locations in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the Taliban's Defence Ministry said, according to Tolo News. The Taliban's Defence Ministry said the operation was carried out with precision, killing several ISIS fighters and causing significant material damage without any civilian casualties. Kabul also vowed to strike any location used to undermine Afghanistan's security.

The drone strikes came about two days after Pakistan carried out a series of deadly airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan on Sunday.

Afghanistan launches airstrikes inside Pakistan, targets ISIS centres: Taliban

India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory that killed civilians, including women and children, describing the action as a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and a serious threat to regional peace and stability.&nbsp;In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes reflected "Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour" and accused Islamabad of trying to divert attention from its internal problems.&nbsp;"India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children. This blatant act of aggression by Pakistan is an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional peace and stability," the MEA said.

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The ministry said the latest incident was part of a continuing pattern in Pakistan's conduct.&nbsp;"It reflects Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and its futile attempt to externalise internal failures through desperate acts of violence beyond its borders," the statement added.&nbsp;India also expressed sympathy for the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-loses-top-court-bid-to-overturn-5-million-sexual-assault-verdict-what-is-the-e-jean-carroll-case-1782762005066">Trump loses top Court bid to overturn $5 million sexual assault verdict: What is the E. Jean Carroll case?</a>&nbsp;"India conveys its condolences to Afghan families that have lost loved ones, prays for early recovery of those injured and reiterates its unwavering support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the MEA said.&nbsp;The statement followed Pakistan's cross-border military strikes in the eastern Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, which reportedly caused heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction.&nbsp;Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Taliban led Afghan government, shared details of the casualties in a social media post earlier on Monday.&nbsp;"According to the reports available thus far, the attacks carried out last night resulted in the martyrdom of 36 civilians, including women and children, while 163 others sustained injuries. Three residential houses were completely destroyed."&nbsp;Fitrat also provided details of the locations hit during the strikes. He said that in Mandokhail Village in the Chamkani District of Paktia Province, "Pakistani fighter jets bombed a civilian residence. As a result, one elderly man and one child from the household were martyred, while other members of the family sustained injuries."&nbsp;He further stated that a second strike targeted rescue workers at the same location.According to the statement, another attack hit a villager's home in Walust Village in the Giyan District of Paktika Province. A third strike was reported in Barolo Village in the Manogai District of Kunar Province.&nbsp;Pakistan acknowledged carrying out the operation. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday night that the country's security forces had conducted a "well-planned intelligence-based ground operation" along with aerial strikes in the frontier zone.

India also conveyed condolences to Afghan families who lost loved ones, wished a speedy recovery to those injured, and reiterated its unwavering support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity after Pakistani strikes killed 36 civilians.

India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory that killed civilians, including women and children, describing the action as a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and a serious threat to regional peace and stability. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes reflected "Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour" and accused Islamabad of trying to divert attention from its internal problems. "India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children. This blatant act of aggression by Pakistan is an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional peace and stability," the MEA said.

India also conveyed condolences to Afghan families who lost loved ones, wished a speedy recovery to those injured, and reiterated its unwavering support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity after Pakistani strikes killed 36 civilians.

'Desperate acts of violence': India strongly condemns Pakistan air strikes on Afghanistan killing civilians

Pakistan launched massive strikes near Afghanistan border on Tuesday (June 10), following a period of relative calm. Afghan government officials said that Pakistani military “violated Afghanistan's airspace and bombed civilian homes” in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika killing at least 13 people. Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X, "As a result of these attacks, 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man were killed." He also condemned teh action by calling it “humanitarian crime and act of aggression.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-criticizes-pakistan-for-trade-and-transit-terrorism-and-civilian-killings-in-afghanistan-at-un-security-council-1780950293253">India criticizes Pakistan for ‘trade and transit terrorism’ and civilian killings in Afghanistan at UN Security Council</a><h2>What we know about tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan</h2>Just a day ago, India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, for carrying out deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan that have killed hundreds of civilians. On May 21 too, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, criticised the country of carrying out cross-border violence in Afghanistan that caused hundreds of civilian deaths and injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-minister-baselessly-claims-afghan-taliban-fighting-india-s-proxy-war-1760593863943">'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant</a>&nbsp;Last year, as situation worsened at Pakistan and Afghanistan border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dragged India and blamed the country for the deadly strikes. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif claimed that the Taliban in Afghanistan is fighting “India's proxy war.” "Afghan Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi," Asif had said. Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban took power for a second time in 2021. Pakistan's wants Afghanistan to curb the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group. Afghani Taliban officials claim that it was Pakistan that harboured these hostile groups to attack on Afghanistan's sovereignty. Situation between the two countries deteriorated after several explosions rocked Kabul in October 2025. Though Islamabad did not take responsibility of the bombings, it came right after Pakistani leaders publically vowed ‘big action’ on those sheltering Pakistani Taliban (TTP) fighters. The Taliban then initiated offensives along the southern Pakistani border, prompting Islamabad to threaten decisive retaliation. Attacks and retaliatory attacks have continued despite a fragile ceasefire in place.

At least 12 people, including 11 children, were killed in Pakistani strikes near the Afghanistan border, according to Taliban officials. The attacks mark the deadliest escalation in weeks and threaten to deepen tensions between Islamabad and Kabul amid ongoing security disputes.

Pakistan launched massive strikes near Afghanistan border on Tuesday (June 10), following a period of relative calm. Afghan government officials said that Pakistani military “violated Afghanistan's airspace and bombed civilian homes” in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika killing at least 13 people. Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X, "As a result of these attacks, 11 children, one woman, and one elderly man were killed." He also condemned teh action by calling it “humanitarian crime and act of aggression.” Also Read: India criticizes Pakistan for ‘trade and transit terrorism’ and civilian killings in Afghanistan at UN Security Council What we know about tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan Just a day ago, India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, for carrying out deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan that have killed hundreds of civilians. On May 21 too, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, criticised the country of carrying out cross-border violence in Afghanistan that caused hundreds of civilian deaths and injuries. Also Read: 'Fighting India's proxy war': Pakistan minister casts doubt on ceasefire with Afghan Taliban, issues anti-India rant Last year, as situation worsened at Pakistan and Afghanistan border, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dragged India and blamed the country for the deadly strikes. Issuing a baseless allegation, Asif claimed that the Taliban in Afghanistan is fighting “India's proxy war.” "Afghan Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi…Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi," Asif had said. Pointing fingers at Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India visit, he alleged that some ulterior “plans” were hatched during the six-day India visit. However, Asif did not provide any proof of his claims. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had described the Afghan people as “enemies” of Pakistan, claiming that despite Pakistan showing them respect, they had responded with betrayal. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban took power for a second time in 2021. Pakistan's wants Afghanistan to curb the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group. Afghani Taliban officials claim that it was Pakistan that harboured these hostile groups to attack on Afghanistan's sovereignty. Situation between the two countries deteriorated after several explosions rocked Kabul in October 2025. Though Islamabad did not take responsibility of the bombings, it came right after Pakistani leaders publically vowed ‘big action’ on those sheltering Pakistani Taliban (TTP) fighters. The Taliban then initiated offensives along the southern Pakistani border, prompting Islamabad to threaten decisive retaliation. Attacks and retaliatory attacks have continued despite a fragile ceasefire in place.

At least 12 people, including 11 children, were killed in Pakistani strikes near the Afghanistan border, according to Taliban officials. The attacks mark the deadliest escalation in weeks and threaten to deepen tensions between Islamabad and Kabul amid ongoing security disputes.

'Act of aggression': Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan, kills at least 11 children; Taliban responds

Kabul has reportedly launched strikes targeting Pakistani military camps in Islamabad and Abbottabad, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Security forces on both sides are said to be on high alert as cross-border hostilities intensify. The situation raises fears of a wider regional conflict, with diplomatic channels under strain and military movements being closely monitored.

Kabul Launches Strikes On Pak Military Camps In Islamabad, Abbottabad 

The Pakistan government on Friday said that authorities have arrested four militants linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan for their involvement in a suicide attack outside a court campus in Islamabad. According to Pakistani authorities, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the Tuesday (11 Nov) attack outside a district court, which killed 12 people and wounded dozens.&nbsp;“The network was handled and guided at every step by the … high command based in Afghanistan,” a Pakistani government statement said on Friday, adding that the cell’s alleged commander and three other members were in custody.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-pakistan-supreme-court-judges-resign-after-27th-amendment-enacted-as-law-1763056049861">'A grave assault on Constitution': Two Pakistan Supreme Court judges resign after 27th Amendment enacted as Law</a>&nbsp;“Investigations are continuing, and more revelations and arrests are expected,” it said, identifying the bomber as Usman alias Qari, a resident of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan. The government did not detail where the arrests were made. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told the Senate on Thursday that the bomber was Afghan. On Monday, Naqvi alleged that Afghan nationals were involved in this week’s attack on Cadet College Wana, a military-affiliated institution in northwest Pakistan.&nbsp;Tensions between Pakistan and its Western neighbour, Afghanistan, escalated in recent months, prompted by frequent border clashes, security concerns, and disagreement over interference in each other's domestic affairs.&nbsp;Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil, which launches attacks inside Pakistan.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-rule-2-0-pakistan-enacts-27th-amendment-army-chief-gains-lifelong-immunity-and-expanded-powers-shahbaz-sharif-nawaz-sharif-asim-munir-1762955753702">Military rule 2.0: Pakistan enacts 27th Amendment; Army chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers</a>&nbsp;Taliban government, however, denies any involvement and argues that it's not its responsibility to look after Pakistan's internal security issues.The dispute over the Durand Line results in periodic skirmishes between the two countries. Mass deportations of Afghan nationals, who were living in Pakistan for decades, also further strained relations.&nbsp;The Istanbul peace talks, after deadly border clashes in October, have ended without any agreement, with the sides trading blame for the breakdown in negotiations to restore tranquillity at the Durand line and uphold the fragile ceasefire.&nbsp;

Pakistan arrested four TTP-linked militants over the Islamabad court bombing that killed 12. Pakistan says they were receiving instructions from handlers based in Afghanistan.

The Pakistan government on Friday said that authorities have arrested four militants linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan for their involvement in a suicide attack outside a court campus in Islamabad. According to Pakistani authorities, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the Tuesday (11 Nov) attack outside a district court, which killed 12 people and wounded dozens. “The network was handled and guided at every step by the … high command based in Afghanistan,” a Pakistani government statement said on Friday, adding that the cell’s alleged commander and three other members were in custody. Also Read: 'A grave assault on Constitution': Two Pakistan Supreme Court judges resign after 27th Amendment enacted as Law “Investigations are continuing, and more revelations and arrests are expected,” it said, identifying the bomber as Usman alias Qari, a resident of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan. The government did not detail where the arrests were made. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told the Senate on Thursday that the bomber was Afghan. On Monday, Naqvi alleged that Afghan nationals were involved in this week’s attack on Cadet College Wana, a military-affiliated institution in northwest Pakistan. Tensions between Pakistan and its Western neighbour, Afghanistan, escalated in recent months, prompted by frequent border clashes, security concerns, and disagreement over interference in each other's domestic affairs. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil, which launches attacks inside Pakistan. Also Read: Military rule 2.0: Pakistan enacts 27th Amendment; Army chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers Taliban government, however, denies any involvement and argues that it's not its responsibility to look after Pakistan's internal security issues. The dispute over the Durand Line results in periodic skirmishes between the two countries. Mass deportations of Afghan nationals, who were living in Pakistan for decades, also further strained relations. The Istanbul peace talks, after deadly border clashes in October, have ended without any agreement, with the sides trading blame for the breakdown in negotiations to restore tranquillity at the Durand line and uphold the fragile ceasefire.

Pakistan arrested four TTP-linked militants over the Islamabad court bombing that killed 12. Pakistan says they were receiving instructions from handlers based in Afghanistan.

Pakistan nabs four TTP militants linked to Afghan cell in connection with suicide bombing in Islamabad court

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that peace talks with Afghanistan, held in Istanbul to prevent renewed border clashes, have collapsed. Asif told GEO News on Friday that the ceasefire would remain in place only as long as no attacks are launched from Afghan territory. Asif had earlier issued a stark warning that the collapse of negotiations would force them to get into a ‘war’ with the Taliban. Officials and security sources earlier confirmed there was no breakthrough. The minister’s blunt remarks came during an interview with Geo TV on the eve of the third round of dialogue, after two earlier rounds in Doha and Istanbul ended without a breakthrough.&nbsp;&nbsp;“If the negotiations fail, the situation will deteriorate further. We have our options. Considering how we are being targeted, we may respond in the same manner,” Asif said.The talks were being closely watched after a fragile ceasefire was brokered between the two neighbours following brief cross-border clashes earlier this month.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hosts-orban-hints-at-exemption-for-hungary-from-russian-oil-and-gas-sanctions-1762543978700">Trump hosts Orban, hints at exemption for Hungary from Russian oil and gas sanctions</a>&nbsp;Turkey has been mediating in the process, which has stumbled over Pakistan's demands that Kabul act decisively against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).&nbsp;The first round of talks took place in Doha on October 18-19, followed by a second round in Istanbul from October 25, which stretched for several days before concluding last week. Both sides agreed to maintain the ceasefire, but officials acknowledge that deep mistrust persisted.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tehran-faces-acute-water-scarcity-and-energy-crisis-mulls-rationing-evacuation-1762539231339">Tehran faces acute water scarcity and energy crisis; mulls rationing, evacuation</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Asif dismissed Kabul’s claim that TTP fighters were merely “Pakistani refugees” returning home.“How can refugees come back carrying heavy weapons and sneaking through mountain routes like thieves? This very argument exposes Afghanistan’s insincerity and ill intent,” he said.&nbsp;Asif further added that relations with Afghanistan “cannot return to normal” until the Taliban government takes firm steps to stop cross-border attacks.“I won’t blame the entire Afghan government, but many within its ranks are clearly supporting these groups,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-800-flights-cancelled-in-us-after-aviation-agency-s-directive-to-cut-air-traffic-1762518468183">Over 800 flights cancelled in US after aviation agency’s directive to cut air traffic</a>&nbsp;Hostilities between the two countries started last month after Islamabad targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul, even as the Afghan foreign minister of the Taliban regime, Amir Khan Muttaqi, was on his maiden visit to India.Afghans blamed Pakistan for the border conflict and repeated violation of Afghanistan;s airspace.&nbsp;At the heart of the dispute is the Durand Line, which colonial Britishers drew as a border between pre-Independent India and Afghanistan. The 2,611-kilometre line cuts through the homeland of the Pashtun people, Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group and the core base of the Afghan Taliban.

At the heart of the dispute is the Durand Line, which colonial Britishers drew as a border between pre-Independent India and Afghanistan. The 2,611-kilometre line cuts through the homeland of the Pashtun people, Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group and the core base of the Afghan Taliban.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that peace talks with Afghanistan, held in Istanbul to prevent renewed border clashes, have collapsed. Asif told GEO News on Friday that the ceasefire would remain in place only as long as no attacks are launched from Afghan territory. Asif had earlier issued a stark warning that the collapse of negotiations would force them to get into a ‘war’ with the Taliban. Officials and security sources earlier confirmed there was no breakthrough. The minister’s blunt remarks came during an interview with Geo TV on the eve of the third round of dialogue, after two earlier rounds in Doha and Istanbul ended without a breakthrough. “If the negotiations fail, the situation will deteriorate further. We have our options. Considering how we are being targeted, we may respond in the same manner,” Asif said. The talks were being closely watched after a fragile ceasefire was brokered between the two neighbours following brief cross-border clashes earlier this month. Also Read: Trump hosts Orban, hints at exemption for Hungary from Russian oil and gas sanctions Turkey has been mediating in the process, which has stumbled over Pakistan's demands that Kabul act decisively against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The first round of talks took place in Doha on October 18-19, followed by a second round in Istanbul from October 25, which stretched for several days before concluding last week. Both sides agreed to maintain the ceasefire, but officials acknowledge that deep mistrust persisted. Also Read: Tehran faces acute water scarcity and energy crisis; mulls rationing, evacuation Meanwhile, Asif dismissed Kabul’s claim that TTP fighters were merely “Pakistani refugees” returning home. “How can refugees come back carrying heavy weapons and sneaking through mountain routes like thieves? This very argument exposes Afghanistan’s insincerity and ill intent,” he said. Asif further added that relations with Afghanistan “cannot return to normal” until the Taliban government takes firm steps to stop cross-border attacks. “I won’t blame the entire Afghan government, but many within its ranks are clearly supporting these groups,” he added. Also Read: Over 800 flights cancelled in US after aviation agency’s directive to cut air traffic Hostilities between the two countries started last month after Islamabad targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul, even as the Afghan foreign minister of the Taliban regime, Amir Khan Muttaqi, was on his maiden visit to India. Afghans blamed Pakistan for the border conflict and repeated violation of Afghanistan;s airspace. At the heart of the dispute is the Durand Line, which colonial Britishers drew as a border between pre-Independent India and Afghanistan. The 2,611-kilometre line cuts through the homeland of the Pashtun people, Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group and the core base of the Afghan Taliban.

At the heart of the dispute is the Durand Line, which colonial Britishers drew as a border between pre-Independent India and Afghanistan. The 2,611-kilometre line cuts through the homeland of the Pashtun people, Afghanistan’s largest ethnic group and the core base of the Afghan Taliban.

Pakistan-Afghan peace talks have collapsed, says Khawaja Asif; no surety on truce

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday (Nov 1) renewed warnings of a "two-front war", while accusing neighbour India of trying to keep Islamabad engaged on both its eastern and western borders. In an interview, the Pakistan Defence minister repeated his allegations that India was using Afghanistan as a "proxy," but did not offer any proof to back the claim. Asif's comments come days after Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire following last month's deadly border clashes.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/post-operation-sindoor-pakistan-grants-visas-to-over-2-000-indian-sikh-pilgrims-for-guru-nanak-birth-anniversary-1761978497305">Post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan grants visas to over 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak birth anniversary</a><h2>What did Khwaja Asif say now?</h2>Speaking to Geo News, Asif alleged that India was using Afghanistan as a "proxy" to destabilise Pakistan. He claimed that "India seeks to keep Pakistan preoccupied on two fronts: the eastern and western". He was referring to recent Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes on the nation's western border and conflict with India on the eastern border, which in May saw New Delhi launch anti-terror Operation Sindoor. Asif failed to present any proof to back his claims but insisted, "If necessary, we will present proof."The Pak defence minister went further to claim that New Delhi has been "waging a proxy war against Pakistan since the Ashraf Ghani era." He also claimed that India "could play dirty at the border" but said that Pakistan was prepared for a "two-front war".Asif's latest comments follow his earlier claims that India continues to influence the Taliban government in Kabul. "The people in Kabul pulling the strings and staging the puppet show are being controlled by Delhi," he said, reiterating his accusation that Afghanistan’s leadership was being manipulated by India.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/this-country-has-banned-smoking-for-everyone-born-after-2007-even-tourists-1761991994246">THIS country has banned smoking for everyone born after 2007 — even tourists</a><h2>Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions</h2>Tensions between Islamabad and Kabul escalated last month when border clashes killed several soldiers on both sides. The violence coincided with a visit to India by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, which Pakistan has viewed with suspicion. Following mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkey, both countries agreed to maintain a ceasefire during talks held in Istanbul earlier this week. Asif said he was hopeful that the truce would hold and that "mediation by friendly nations" would lead to a lasting settlement.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again accused India of using Afghanistan as a “proxy” to destabilise Pakistan. But did he share proof to back the claim? Here's what he said.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday (Nov 1) renewed warnings of a "two-front war", while accusing neighbour India of trying to keep Islamabad engaged on both its eastern and western borders. In an interview, the Pakistan Defence minister repeated his allegations that India was using Afghanistan as a "proxy," but did not offer any proof to back the claim. Asif's comments come days after Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire following last month's deadly border clashes. Also read | Post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan grants visas to over 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak birth anniversary What did Khwaja Asif say now? Speaking to Geo News, Asif alleged that India was using Afghanistan as a "proxy" to destabilise Pakistan. He claimed that "India seeks to keep Pakistan preoccupied on two fronts: the eastern and western". He was referring to recent Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes on the nation's western border and conflict with India on the eastern border, which in May saw New Delhi launch anti-terror Operation Sindoor. Asif failed to present any proof to back his claims but insisted, "If necessary, we will present proof." The Pak defence minister went further to claim that New Delhi has been "waging a proxy war against Pakistan since the Ashraf Ghani era." He also claimed that India "could play dirty at the border" but said that Pakistan was prepared for a "two-front war". Asif's latest comments follow his earlier claims that India continues to influence the Taliban government in Kabul. "The people in Kabul pulling the strings and staging the puppet show are being controlled by Delhi," he said, reiterating his accusation that Afghanistan’s leadership was being manipulated by India. Also read | THIS country has banned smoking for everyone born after 2007 — even tourists Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions Tensions between Islamabad and Kabul escalated last month when border clashes killed several soldiers on both sides. The violence coincided with a visit to India by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, which Pakistan has viewed with suspicion. Following mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkey, both countries agreed to maintain a ceasefire during talks held in Istanbul earlier this week. Asif said he was hopeful that the truce would hold and that "mediation by friendly nations" would lead to a lasting settlement.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again accused India of using Afghanistan as a “proxy” to destabilise Pakistan. But did he share proof to back the claim? Here's what he said.

Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif revives anti-India rant, claims New Delhi ‘using Afghanistan as proxy’. Where's the proof?

On Thursday (Oct 30), India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal slammed Pakistan for border tensions with Afghanistan. He said the country has been practising cross-border terrorism with impunity. As Pakistan goes all guns blazing at neighbouring Afghanistan, Jaiswal said the former is “infuriated” because the latter is only exercising sovereignty over its own territories.&nbsp;In the press briefing, he addressed media personnel as he said, "Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories. Pakistan seems to think that it has the right to practice cross-border terrorism with impunity. Its neighbours find it unacceptable. India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan."

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The MEA's remarks come amid worsening relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the failure of peace talks held in Turkey this week. The two countries have seen an escalation in border tensions, with both sides trading accusations and engaging in skirmishes.&nbsp;(With agency inputs)

As Pakistan goes all guns blazing at neighbouring Afghanistan, Jaiswal said the former is “infuriated” because the latter is only exercising sovereignty over its own territories.

On Thursday (Oct 30), India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal slammed Pakistan for border tensions with Afghanistan. He said the country has been practising cross-border terrorism with impunity. As Pakistan goes all guns blazing at neighbouring Afghanistan, Jaiswal said the former is “infuriated” because the latter is only exercising sovereignty over its own territories. In the press briefing, he addressed media personnel as he said, "Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories. Pakistan seems to think that it has the right to practice cross-border terrorism with impunity. Its neighbours find it unacceptable. India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan."

As Pakistan goes all guns blazing at neighbouring Afghanistan, Jaiswal said the former is “infuriated” because the latter is only exercising sovereignty over its own territories.

'Pak seems to think it has right to exercise cross-border terrorism with impunity on Afghanistan': MEA

Breaking news: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate sharply after a covert cross-border airstrike targeted Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Noor Wali Mehsud’s safehouse in Kabul. Though Noor Wali confirms he is safe, his son was killed in the attack. This strike marks Pakistan’s first known aerial operation inside Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, raising serious questions about Afghan sovereignty and regional security. Stay tuned for exclusive updates and analysis on this developing story.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate As 'Cross-Border Airstrikes' Target TTP Chief

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