Pakistan May Act Against Militants in Afghanistan Before Ramadan, Minister Warns

Pakistan’s defense minister warns possible action against militants in Afghanistan before Ramadan, citing rising cross-border attacks and mounting domestic security concerns in the country.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif told ARY News that Pakistan may take action against militants operating from Afghanistan if security threats continue unchecked.

He said some level of contact with Taliban authorities remains in place, but militant activity targeting Pakistan has not declined despite ongoing discussions.

Pakistan has repeatedly accused militant groups based in Afghanistan, particularly the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), of carrying out cross-border attacks against Pakistani security forces and civilians.

Security incidents have increased in Pakistan in recent months, including deadly attacks on security forces and religious sites, raising concerns about worsening domestic instability.

A recent suicide bombing targeted a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 worshippers and injuring more than 160 others, according to Pakistani authorities. Officials said the attacker opened fire on security personnel before entering the mosque and detonating explosives inside the crowded prayer hall.

The attack follows a series of recent militant incidents across Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, where security forces and civilians have faced repeated assaults, raising concerns over a renewed surge in extremist violence nationwide.

Asif warned that if authorities across the border remain passive, responsibility for consequences would fall on them, stressing Pakistan still prefers dialogue over escalation.

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