Pakistan Warns of Two-Front War, Cites Rising Tension with Afghanistan and India

International News: Amidst increasing tension on the border with the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan is now worried about a possible threat from India. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that India may play 'dirty tricks' on the border. He clearly said that Pakistan is fully prepared to fight a war on two fronts (Afghanistan and India) and Islamabad has already prepared a strategy for retaliatory action.

This statement has come at a time when a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed upon between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday. In an interview given to a Pakistani TV channel, Asif was asked about the possibility of increasing tension on the border with India. “Absolutely, this possibility cannot be ruled out,” he said. When asked about the possibility of India playing 'dirty games' on the border, he replied, "It is very likely."

Pakistan's preparation: Strategies decided, but details secret

It was further asked in the interview whether this issue has been discussed with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and a reply has been prepared. "Yes, strategies are ready. I can't discuss these publicly, but we are prepared to face any situation," Asif confirmed. He accused Afghan citizens living in Afghanistan of spreading terrorism and supported their deportation from the country.

Pakistani Defense Minister's concern over Afghanistan

Asif expressed strong displeasure on Afghanistan. He said, "We must learn to distinguish between our friends and enemies. In the last 50 years, all the rulers of Afghanistan took refuge in Pakistan, but no one acknowledged our help. What did we get in return except terrorism? These relations have destroyed the peace of Pakistan itself."

Violence on the border 

All this is happening after six days of violent clashes on the border with the Afghan Taliban, in which dozens of Pakistani Army soldiers have been martyred. Taliban fighters captured Pakistani tanks and armored vehicles, causing deep embarrassment to Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. In such a situation, Pakistan is worried about a 'two-front war,' where there is a threat from the Taliban on one side and India on the other side. Especially the fear of a possible attack by India, like 'Operation Sindoor 2.0,' is prevalent in the Pakistani camp. This nervousness of Pakistan could pose a new threat to regional stability, especially when tensions between the two countries are already at their peak over Kashmir and other issues.