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Pakistan Blames India for Terrorism, Considers Gaza Peace Role

2/19/2026

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif attributed recent terrorist attacks to a 'proxy war' by India with the Taliban.
He criticized the Kabul government for inaction against terrorism and warned of potential military strikes on Afghanistan if peace cannot be established.
He said Pakistan would consider joining a Gaza peace force on acceptable terms, citing UN peacekeeping experience and support for a two-state solution.

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif attributed recent terrorist attacks to a 'proxy war' by India with the Taliban.
He criticized the Kabul government for inaction against terrorism and warned of potential military strikes on Afghanistan if peace cannot be established.
He said Pakistan would consider joining a Gaza peace force on acceptable terms, citing UN peacekeeping experience and support for a two-state solution.