National ( The cow news digital ) Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that any attack originating from Afghan territory will be met with a strong and direct response at its source, as tensions between the two neighboring countries continue over border security concerns.
Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House in Islamabad, the defence minister stated that Pakistan would not tolerate cross-border militancy and would respond decisively to any aggression. He emphasized that the location from which an attack is launched would be targeted in retaliation.
Khawaja Asif alleged that Afghanistan is operating under external influence, claiming that Kabul is being directed by New Delhi. He further stated that Afghanistan is “playing into India’s hands,” without providing detailed evidence to support the assertion.
The minister also recalled previous discussions with Afghan authorities, saying that Kabul had repeatedly refused to provide written assurances that Afghan soil would not be used against Pakistan. According to him, Afghan officials had only offered verbal commitments, declining to formalize guarantees in writing.
Asif reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding demand that Afghan territory should not be used for militant activity against its security forces or civilians. He stressed that repeated incidents have forced Pakistan to adopt a firmer stance on border security.
He further warned that any future attack launched from Afghan soil would be met with a proportional and forceful response at the point of origin, underscoring Pakistan’s resolve to protect its territorial integrity.
The defence minister also addressed domestic political queries during the interaction, stating that he was not aware of any proposal regarding lowering the voting age.
The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions and security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where both countries have previously accused each other of failing to control militant movement across the frontier.
