Pakistan threatens Military action in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that Afghanistan is sheltering terrorists and warned that Pakistan may take action within Afghan territory if needed.

Khawaja Asif, the defense minister of Pakistan, stated in a television interview that the country is ready to conduct military operations within Afghan territory to pursue terrorist groups. This statement comes as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul are escalating over the activities of terrorist groups.

In an interview with Geo News on Wednesday, March 18, Asif claimed that the Taliban supports fighters of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and that if necessary, Pakistan will take action in any country to defend itself.

Asif declared that “the enemy must be pursued wherever they are,” stating that those against cross-border action are going against Pakistan’s national interests.

At the same time, Pakistan’s Environment Minister, Musadik Malik, also announced in a television program that the government has decided to carry out extensive operations against terrorists. He added, “We will take the war to the doorsteps of those who martyr Pakistani children.”

So far, the Taliban has not responded to these claims.

Meanwhile, Pakistani military officials have declared in a security meeting that they will no longer allow terrorist groups to use Afghanistan’s soil to launch attacks against Pakistan. General Asim Munir, the chief of the Pakistani army, emphasized the need for a firm policy, asking, “How much more do we have to sacrifice?”