Khawaja Muhammad Asif

Khaama: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of using Afghanistan soil to wage a “limited war” against Pakistan, alleging growing ties between New Delhi and the Taliban. In an interview with Al Arabiya on Wednesday, Asif said evidence suggests India is exploiting its presence in Afghanistan to destabilise the region. Asif claimed there were “longstanding relations” between India and the Taliban, noting that a recent attack inside Pakistan occurred while Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was visiting New Delhi. He alleged that the timing “was not a coincidence,” hinting at coordination between both sides. Click here to read more (external link).