Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says - Reuters
Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says Reuters
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"Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan."
— Pakistan defence minister , Politician
"We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
"But I saw that they want peace."
— Khawaja Muhammad Asif , Politician
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Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan following cross-border attacks and airstrikes, accusing the Taliban of turning Afghanistan into a 'colony of India' and exporting terrorism.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack, accusing the Taliban of exporting terrorism.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif warned of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks failed, following deadly border clashes and a ceasefire agreement.
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