Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Pakistan Minister Accuses India of Controlling Afghanistan; Peace Talks Collapse
Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, made strong accusations against Afghanistan's leaders, saying they are controlled by India and are using Afghanistan to wage a proxy war against Pakistan.
He warned that if Afghanistan attacks Pakistan, Pakistan's response would be extremely severe.
These accusations came as peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in Turkey, failed to reach an agreement.
Asif suggested that Afghan negotiators kept backing out of deals after reporting to Kabul, implying Indian influence.
The talks, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, also hit a roadblock over how to verify that terrorist groups are not operating from Afghan soil.
Despite a recent ceasefire agreement, the negotiations did not progress, leading to a tense situation between the two countries.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused Afghanistan's government of being controlled by India and used for a proxy war.
Asif warned that any attack on Islamabad from Afghanistan would result in a retaliation '50 times stronger'.
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in Turkey, collapsed after disagreements and alleged Indian interference.
The negotiations failed to reach a final agreement on verifying actions against terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan.
A recent ceasefire agreement on October 19 did not prevent the breakdown of further diplomatic efforts.
- Who
- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
- What
- Accused Afghanistan's government of acting on India's behalf and warned of a severe retaliation if attacked, leading to the collapse of peace talks.
- When
- Recent peace talks held over three days, concluding without agreement.
- Where
- Turkey (peace talks); Afghanistan (alleged control); Pakistan (threatened retaliation)
- Why
- Pakistan's Defence Minister alleged that India is using Afghanistan for a proxy war and influencing its leadership, which derailed the peace negotiations. A key sticking point in the talks was the verification of action against terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Position (Defence Minister Khawaja Asif)
Afghanistan's Position (as implied by negotiator actions and broader context)
India's Influence
Pakistan's Position (Defence Minister Khawaja Asif)
Kabul's leadership is controlled by Delhi and is used as a tool for a proxy war against Pakistan, with India compensating for its western border defeats.
Afghanistan's Position (as implied by negotiator actions and broader context)
Afghanistan's Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has previously called similar accusations 'unfounded and illogical', asserting Afghanistan's independence.
Peace Talks Progress
Pakistan's Position (Defence Minister Khawaja Asif)
Afghan negotiators repeatedly reversed agreements after consulting Kabul, indicating derailment due to Indian pressure.
Afghanistan's Position (as implied by negotiator actions and broader context)
While specific statements on the *collapse* are not detailed for Afghanistan, the inability to reach a deal on verification suggests differing approaches or priorities.
Terrorism Responsibility
Pakistan's Position (Defence Minister Khawaja Asif)
Kabul is responsible for terrorism in Pakistan and has used terrorists for the past four years.
Afghanistan's Position (as implied by negotiator actions and broader context)
Afghan sources warned of 'reciprocal action' against Islamabad if Pakistani strikes occur on Afghan territory, indicating a readiness to retaliate against perceived aggression.
- Pakistani Minister's Statement
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
- Allegation Against India
- Controlling Afghanistan and using it for a proxy war against Pakistan
- Warning to Afghanistan
- Response '50 times stronger' to any attack on Islamabad
- Location of Talks
- Turkey
- Mediators
- Turkey and Qatar
- Reason for Talks Collapse
- Disagreement on verifying action against terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan
Sources
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'Right to bomb, allow drone strikes by third power': Report flags Pak terms for Afghanistan
Pak admits to having secret pact with a foreign nation, talks with Afghanistan derailed
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Pak-Afghan Peace Talks Fail Amid US Drone Dispute, Diplomatic Meltdown In Istanbul
"Afghanistan's Puppet Show Controlled By India": Pak Minister Amid Tensions
Pak Minister's Wild Claim As Islamabad Struggles With Kabul Peace Talks