The minister’s statement comes in the wake of a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured over 30. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. Following the incident, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused “India-backed groups” of aiding terrorism in the country, while Asif blamed the Afghan Taliban, calling the bombing “a message from Kabul.”

Asif asserted that Pakistan has “the full strength to respond” if such attacks continue, warning that the government in Kabul must take responsibility for cross-border terrorism. The defence minister’s remarks appear to be an attempt to project military strength despite Pakistan’s worsening economic crisis and strained diplomatic relations.

Asif also courted controversy for downplaying the recent high-intensity car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed 13 people. He described the explosion as a “gas cylinder blast” and accused India of “politicising the issue” to frame Pakistan.

Indian security officials dismissed his comments as “baseless propaganda,” saying they reflect Islamabad’s nervousness following forensic reports indicating that the Delhi explosion involved military-grade explosives.

The provocative rhetoric comes at a time when Pakistan faces increasing domestic instability and renewed militant threats, raising concerns about regional security and diplomatic tensions with India and Afghanistan.

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The blasts occurred hours after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned in the National Assembly that terrorism from Afghan soil was intolerable. While Pakistan has not officially claimed responsibility, the timing of Asif’s statement fueled suspicions of deliberate military action.

In response, mobile internet services were suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, though authorities did not provide a reason. Afghan Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch condemned the alleged strikes, calling them acts of terrorism. He argued that Pakistan’s military garrisons in Balochistan and occupied Pashtunistan threaten regional security.

Mir Yar Baloch proposed that recognition of Balochistan and Pashtunistan by Kabul could secure borders and prevent future attacks. Tensions remain high, and regional observers fear further escalation of military action and cross-border conflict.

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Asif called these statements “provocative.” He claimed India’s leaders were trying to regain credibility after Operation Sindoor in May. He mentioned a “0-6 score,” referring to unverified claims of Pakistan downing six Indian jets.

Operation Sindoor began on May 7, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Indian forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The four-day conflict ended on May 10. India says it inflicted major damage to Pakistani military assets.

General Dwivedi warned that India would not show restraint in future conflicts. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh confirmed that Indian strikes damaged Pakistani aircraft, radars, command centres, and runways. He called Pakistan’s claims of Indian losses “false.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also issued a warning. He said any misadventure by Pakistan in the disputed Sir Creek region would get a “decisive response.” India is prepared to protect its sovereignty.

These exchanges highlight the rising tensions between the two neighbours. India has made it clear that any future talks will only focus on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

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When Hasan questioned him about the inconsistency, Asif struggled to provide a clear answer. He initially insisted, “He (Imran Khan) is operating a Twitter account from Twitter,” but was promptly reminded of his earlier statement about India. Pressed further, Asif admitted, “Either he is operating from the cell or he should at least identify who is operating it,” while declining to provide evidence, citing intelligence sources.

Asif also commented on Pakistan’s international relations, particularly its ties with the US and China. He highlighted that Pakistan’s relationship with China is “time-tested” and emphasized that China has been a reliable provider of military hardware, including submarines, aircraft, and other defense equipment. He suggested that Pakistan views China as a more dependable ally than the United States.

The interview left Asif visibly unsettled, drawing attention to the contradictions in his public statements about Khan’s social media activity.

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