Islamabad — Pakistan’s Defense Minister has stated in a public announcement that Afghan citizens have been advised to leave the country. This statement is seen as further escalating the growing political and security tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A large portion of Afghan citizens are migrating to Pakistan, and such statements have made their situation even more precarious.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister has once again launched a sharp attack on Afghanistan. During an interview, he said that all Afghans living in Pakistan must return to their country. He stated that the era of old relationships with Afghanistan has ended.

He said, ‘Afghanistan and India have old ties. But their relationship with us has never been good. Despite this, millions of people have taken refuge on our land. If their relationship with India is so good, why don’t the Afghans living here shift to India?’

He further stated, ‘Why should Pakistan bear their burden? We don’t have enough resources for our own people. We were never friends, yet we fulfilled our duty as neighbors. Let India support them; why doesn’t it do so?’

Office says – Our relationship with Afghanistan is not good

When asked about women and girls who do not want to return due to fear of the Taliban, and whether Pakistan would grant them some exemption, the office responded that even before the Taliban regime, relations with Afghanistan were not good.

He said, ‘These people did not return even at that time. If the government there changes, why should Pakistan bear the impact?’ However, he did not directly address the issue concerning women and girls.

Pakistani Defense Minister says – Taliban’s decisions are being made from Delhi

Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan’s Defense Minister accused India, stating that Taliban decisions are being made from Delhi. He alleged that Afghanistan is fighting a proxy war for India.

In an interview, he commented on the ceasefire with the Taliban, saying, ‘The Afghan Taliban are receiving support from Delhi.’

He warned that if Pakistan is provoked, military action will be taken. He stated that they have full capability to respond. If the scope of war is expanded, they will attack. However, they are also ready for dialogue.

Three cricketers killed in Pakistani attack

Conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan began on October 9. The 48-hour ceasefire between the two ended on Friday evening at 6 PM. An agreement had been reached to extend it, but just hours later, Pakistan conducted an airstrike in Paktika province.

According to Afghan media, several homes in the Urgun and Barmal districts were targeted in these attacks. This area is near the Durand Line border between the two countries. In this attack, three club cricketers from Pakistan were killed.

This statement by Pakistan’s Defense Minister is concerning for both Afghan refugees and regional stability. The international community is now watching how both countries will resolve this sensitive situation.

Pakistan

Pakistan is a South Asian nation established in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims following the partition of British India. It is home to ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley, with significant historical sites such as the archaeological ruins at Mohenjo-Daro and Taxila. The country’s culture is a rich tapestry woven from various influences, including Indian, Persian, and Islamic traditions.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a historically rich crossroads of civilizations, situated along the ancient Silk Road. It has been home to empires like the Greco-Bactrians and has archaeological sites such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan. In recent decades, the country has been marked by prolonged conflict, including the Soviet invasion and the subsequent rise and fall of the Taliban regime.

India

India is a culturally rich and diverse South Asian nation with a history spanning over five millennia, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to the Vedic period, the Mughal Empire, and British colonial rule. It is renowned for landmarks like the Taj Mahal, spiritual traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, and vibrant festivals like Diwali. Today, India stands as the world’s largest democracy, blending ancient heritage with modern development.

Taliban

The Taliban is an Islamist political and military movement that emerged in Afghanistan in the early 1990s following the withdrawal of Soviet troops. It established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ruling the country from 1996 to 2001 and enforcing a strict interpretation of Sharia law. Following the US-led invasion in 2001, the Taliban was removed from power but later regrouped, eventually regaining control of Afghanistan in 2021.

Delhi

Delhi is a historic city in northern India that has served as the capital of several empires throughout its long history, including the Mughal and British Raj. It is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, which reflect its rich architectural and cultural legacy. Today, it functions as the modern capital of India, blending ancient monuments with a bustling, contemporary metropolis.

Durand Line

The Durand Line is a 2,640-kilometer border established in 1893 as an agreement between British diplomat Sir Mortimer Durand and the Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. It was intended to demarcate the spheres of influence between British India and Afghanistan, dividing the Pashtun and Baloch ethnic regions. The line’s legitimacy is contested by Afghanistan, which has led to it being a persistent source of political tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Paktika province

Paktika is a mountainous province in southeastern Afghanistan, historically inhabited by Pashtun tribes. It has been a strategically significant region due to its location along the border with Pakistan, but it is also one of the country’s most remote and underdeveloped areas. In recent decades, it has been a focal point of conflict and insurgency.

Urgun

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