Pakistan seeks peace but faces proxy threats, says Khawaja Asif
Key takeaways
- He added that India was still “recovering from the impact” and, in the current situation, would not dare to initiate further escalation.
- The defence minister further remarked that Pakistan desires peace in the region, but alleged that India is continuing proxy warfare through Afghanistan.
- He reiterated his claim that Afghan soil is being used as a proxy platform for Indian interests and that terrorist networks are operating with external backing.
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Add ARY News on Google SIALKOT: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Afghanistan’s territory is being used as a proxy base for India and that militant elements are receiving support from across the border.
Speaking during a recent interaction, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan’s armed forces had “shattered India’s arrogance,” claiming that the morale of a military he described as “five times larger” had been significantly damaged in recent confrontations. He added that India was still “recovering from the impact” and, in the current situation, would not dare to initiate further escalation.
The defence minister further remarked that Pakistan desires peace in the region, but alleged that India is continuing proxy warfare through Afghanistan.