Pakistan Defence Minister Warns of Possible Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan warned it may conduct airstrikes in Afghanistan if cross-border militant attacks continue, as regional security tensions sharply escalate following recent violence.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad would not hesitate to launch air operations if militants continue using Afghanistan territory to attack Pakistan.

He claimed armed groups operating from Afghanistan are involved in cross-border attacks and alleged regional actors maintain contacts with militant networks targeting Pakistan.