Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong statement accusing the Afghan government of acting as a proxy for India against Pakistan, escalating already tense regional rhetoric and reigniting concerns over cross-border militancy.
Speaking on the growing security challenges facing Pakistan, Khawaja Asif claimed that Afghanistan was effectively fighting “India’s Hindutva war” against Pakistan. He stated that there was now “no difference between Kabul and Delhi,” suggesting that both governments were allegedly aligned against Islamabad on strategic and security matters.
The defense minister further alleged that India would avoid engaging Pakistan in direct military conflict following what he referred to as the “Battle of Truth,” and instead would continue operating through proxy networks inside Afghanistan. According to him, New Delhi is now relying on Afghan-based elements to destabilize Pakistan through indirect means.
Khawaja Asif also criticized the Afghan interim government for failing to act against militant organizations allegedly operating from Afghan soil. He claimed that Kabul had not provided credible assurances regarding action against terrorists and accused Afghan authorities of ignoring militant camps allegedly being used for attacks against Pakistan.
The remarks come at a time when relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained over border security, militant infiltration, and diplomatic tensions. Pakistani officials have repeatedly expressed concerns over banned militant outfits allegedly using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan.
Meanwhile, India has consistently rejected Pakistan’s allegations of sponsoring militancy, while the Afghan Taliban administration has also denied allowing its territory to be used against any country.
Security analysts believe such statements could further intensify diplomatic friction in the region, especially amid ongoing concerns over terrorism, border management, and shifting geopolitical alliances in South Asia.
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