Pakistan Weighs 'Action Against Afghan Taliban' Amid Rising Tensions: Khawaja Asif
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News18•29-01-2026, 09:37
Pakistan Weighs 'Action Against Afghan Taliban' Amid Rising Tensions: Khawaja Asif
- •Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif indicated Islamabad is considering military and diplomatic action against the Afghan Taliban.
- •Asif accused the Afghan Taliban regime of facilitating terrorism inside Pakistan, specifically harbouring Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- •He stated that action would be taken "at the right time" and according to Pakistan's convenience, potentially involving military operations or severing diplomatic ties.
- •The minister acknowledged that current geopolitical instability, including conflicts in the Middle East and threats to Iran, makes immediate escalation unfavorable.
- •Asif also hinted at intensifying defence and strategic engagement with Turkey, suggesting broader regional alignments.
Why It Matters: Pakistan is preparing to act against the Afghan Taliban for supporting TTP, but timing depends on regional stability.
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