Pakistan issues open threat to Afghanistan, Khawaja Asif issues Big statement, says Pakistani Army may launch open war with Kabul if…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan may launch an open war with Kabul if the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul fail. As per TOLO News, these meetings are being held to prevent recent clashes and ceasefire violations along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. While talking to the reporters, Asif said that there have been no new clashes at the border in the past few days, indicating that the Doha Agreement has been partially effective. However, there has been no response from the Afghan government regarding Asif’s statement.

Second Round of Talks Begins

According to the reports, the delegations from both countries are participating in the second round of talks in Turkey. The main motive behind the talks is to implement the Doha Agreement, prevent cross-border attacks, and restore mutual trust.

According to TOLO News, the discussions are centered on four key points: establishing a joint monitoring system to prevent violence, ensuring respect for each other’s sovereignty, addressing the root of Pakistan’s security concerns, and lifting trade restrictions.

Asif stated that the situation at the border is currently calm, but if the talks fail, conditions could deteriorate rapidly. This round follows the first talks held on October 18 and 19, which were mediated by Qatar and Turkey.

Here are some of the key details:

• Pakistan and Afghanistan had agreed to implement a ceasefire.
• Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the ongoing meeting in Turkey is aimed at making the ceasefire permanent and reliable.
• Asif recalled that Pakistan had helped Afghanistan for decades and provided refuge to millions of refugees.
• This week, Pakistani security forces evacuated several Afghan refugee camps in Balochistan.
• These included camps in Loralai, Gardi Jungle, Saranan, Zhob, Kalat-e-Saifullah, Pishin, and Muslim Bagh.
• Many refugees said they were suddenly forced out and were not given time to even collect their belongings.

Earlier this month, Pakistan demanded that the Taliban government stop militants who were attacking Pakistan from Afghan territory. Following this, Pakistan carried out cross-border airstrikes, and heavy gunfire erupted between the two countries, resulting in multiple deaths.