Tensions Escalate: Pakistan Warns Afghan Taliban Amid Failed Peace Talks

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning to the Afghan Taliban, threatening decisive military action should any future terror attack occur on Pakistani soil. This development follows the collapse of peace talks between the two neighboring countries in Istanbul, further straining their already tense relationship.

Asif expressed frustration over what he described as the Taliban regime's 'devious and splintered mindset' and dismissed any notion of Pakistan needing its full military capabilities to counter potential threats. He emphasized that any aggression from the Taliban would be met with a robust response, reminiscent of past challenges faced by the group.

The minister's remarks, shared widely on social media, have sparked concerns over a potential escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Meanwhile, the United Nations has voiced its hope for a deescalation, urging both parties to avoid renewing conflict.