Defence Minister takes strong exception to venomous statements by Afghan officials

Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has taken strong exception to the venomous statements by certain Afghan officials, saying these clearly reflect the devious and splintered mindset of the Taliban regime.

In a post on his X handle, he said Pakistan indulged in talks to give peace a chance at the request of brotherly countries, which were persistently being beseeched by the Taliban regime.

The Defence Minister said it is sad to see how the Taliban regime is blindly pushing Afghanistan into yet another conflict, just to retain its usurped rule and maintain the war economy that sustains them.

He said, despite fully knowing their inherent limitations and the hollowness of their war cries, they are beating the war drums to maintain their crumbling facade.

Khawaja Asif said the war mongers amongst the Taliban regime, who have vested interests in the continuation of instability in the region, should know that they have probably misread our resolve and courage.

The Defence Minister said if the Taliban regime wants to fight us, the world will see that their threats are only a performative circus.

He categorically stated that Pakistan will respond to any terrorist attack or suicide bombing on its soil.