Pak-Afghan: Khawaja Asif warns against ceasefire violations | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan warned Afghanistan of a swift response if the 48-hour ceasefire is violated.
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed former US President Donald Trump to mediate the conflict.
- Asif accused the Afghan Taliban regime of fighting a proxy war on behalf of India.
- The ceasefire followed recent border clashes initiated by unprovoked Afghan fire into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
- The agreement for the ceasefire came after Pakistan conducted 'precision strikes' on Taliban hideouts in Kandahar and Kabul.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning that any transgression by Afghanistan during the agreed 48-hour ceasefire will result in a swift and forceful response from Pakistan. Asif further alleged that the Afghan Taliban regime is effectively serving India's interests by engaging in a proxy war on its behalf. In a surprising development, Asif welcomed former US President Donald Trump to mediate a ceasefire, noting Trump's past global mediation efforts. Tensions escalated significantly last weekend after Afghanistan initiated unprovoked fire across multiple Pakistani border locations, leading to a strong reaction from the Pakistan Army that destroyed several Afghan posts and resulted in numerous casualties. Pakistan had previously agreed to talks following suggestions from friendly nations, but these processes were suspended after the clashes erupted. The 48-hour ceasefire was ultimately agreed upon at the request of the Afghan Taliban regime following Pakistan's 'precision strikes' on militant hideouts in Kandahar and Kabul.
