Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), of bringing thousands of Taliban members into Pakistan and providing them shelter.
In a post on X, Asif claimed PTI still pushes for terrorist negotiations, despite years of violence. “Our armed forces and citizens shed blood daily,” he wrote.
Asif criticised Pakistan’s hosting of six million Afghan refugees, saying, “This hospitality is paid for in our blood.” He demanded their return, stating, “Afghan guests should go back; terrorism and bloodshed must stop.” He questioned, “How can those who spill their hosts’ blood be called guests?”
ھزاروں طالبان کو عمران خان نے پاکستان لا کے بسایا۔ آج بھی PTI دھشت گردوں سے مذاکرات کی بات کر رہے ھیں۔ سالوں سے ھماری فوج اور عوام کا خون بہایا جارہا ھے۔ افغان حکومت کے ساتھ سالوں پہ محیط مذاکرات اور وفود کا کابل آنے جانے کے باوجود پاکستان میں خونریزی بند نہیں ھوئ۔ روزانہ فوجی… https://t.co/0s07UzGtEd
— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) October 9, 2025Asif noted years of unsuccessful talks with the Afghan government. Despite delegations to Kabul, violence persisted. “Every day we bear soldiers’ coffins,” he lamented, highlighting the toll of ongoing militancy.
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Asif’s allegations are escalating tensions with the PTI, fueling debates on political and security matters. The call for repatriation highlights frustrations with cross-border terrorism, especially following recent airstrikes in Kabul targeting TTP leaders could significantly influence Pakistan’s Afghan policy.
