Pakistan is planning to launch new counterterror operations in response to deteriorating security conditions, with a focus on targeting militants in Afghanistan. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that Pakistan will not hesitate to conduct strikes inside Afghanistan if necessary. The decision comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over security concerns. Additionally, Pakistan's envoy to the US has emphasized the need for sophisticated small arms and other modern equipment to ensure the success of the counterterrorism operations. Beijing has grown increasingly wary about investing in Pakistan. The operations will target the proscribed armed network, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan (🇵🇰): Federal Minister for Defense and Security Khawaja Asif hinted at the possibility of launching ‘cross-border attacks against militants in Afghanistan’ on Thursday, ruling out negotiations with a proscribed armed network, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in an… https://t.co/z3A7fy9QFn
Pakistan envoy to the US said that his country needs sophisticated small arms and other modern equipment to ensure that their counter-terrorism operation is a success https://t.co/lam5RMnJ0C https://t.co/2M7ccKfyRF
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country would not hesitate to launch attacks on Afghanistan, amid rising tensions between the two neighbours over security concerns https://t.co/EGFdLyLPMr https://t.co/3W6Yun2N6S
Pakistani DefMin says that if needed, Pakistan will launch strikes against terrorists inside Afghanistan under the new announced CT op. https://t.co/tMCDQzxsXZ
Pakistan is planning to launch fresh counterterror operations as Beijing grows increasingly wary about investing in the country. https://t.co/LzzEwrlw9c
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates https://t.co/nYgxVC2MJ9