Published: Oct 30, 2025, 24:38 IST | Updated: Oct 30, 2025, 24:38 IST
In a stark and forceful warning, Pakistan’s Defence Minister has publicly threatened to “obliterate” the Taliban regime, signaling a dramatic escalation in rhetoric that could have major regional security implications. The statement raises urgent questions about Islamabad’s intent, possible conditions that would trigger military action, and how neighbouring countries and international partners might react.
This report examines what was said, the political and military context, likely scenarios, and the potential impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, counterterrorism cooperation, and wider regional stability. Tune in for expert analysis and reaction from diplomatic and defence circles.