Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:17am on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused Afghanistan of fighting India's proxy war, alleging decisions are made in New Delhi, not Kabul. He claimed Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made "plans" during his recent six-day India visit, officially focused on trade relations. This follows a 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan after intense cross-border clashes killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers and numerous civilians. The truce began Wednesday evening, with both governments claiming the other requested it. Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of backing Islamic State's Khorasan wing, while Pakistan blames Kabul for harboring Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Recent violence followed Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul targeting TTP leaders, prompting Afghan retaliation along the Durand Line.
