KABUL: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has accused the Kabul government of serving as an Indian proxy, alleging its support for terrorist groups operating within Pakistan. The minister’s statements were made in response to concerns raised by Asad Qaiser in the National Assembly.
According to Radio Pakistan, Asif asserted that following a defeat in the “Marka-e-Haq” last year, India lacks the resolve to engage Pakistan directly and is instead leveraging Kabul to conduct a proxy war. Despite this, Asif noted that Pakistan has engaged in detailed negotiations with Afghanistan, though these discussions have yet to yield conclusive outcomes.
Asif explained that three rounds of negotiations have taken place with Afghanistan, supported by Turkiye, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. However, he expressed regret over Kabul’s reluctance to assure that Afghan territory will not be used for attacks against Pakistan. He further emphasized the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s armed forces in the ongoing war on terrorism and reiterated the country’s commitment to eradicating terrorism.
In the same assembly session, Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal announced the establishment of one thousand counters across the country for Hepatitis C screening, with contributions from provincial governments. Kamal also expressed satisfaction with the success of the HPV vaccination campaign.
Additionally, Minister for Power Awais Leghari highlighted the government’s efforts to prioritize indigenous resources for power generation, noting a significant reduction in dependence on imported fuel. He mentioned a completed study for converting imported coal-based plants to Thar coal and emphasized the government’s continued support for renewable energy growth.
The National Assembly session also saw the introduction of two bills and the passage of six others, covering various sectors including air safety, customs, nursing, financial arrangements, economic zones, and condominium management. The proceedings are set to continue the following day.