‘Complete Consensus’ On Pakistan’s Security Policies Regarding Afghanistan, Claims Khawaja Asif | World News

According to Tolonews, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed that Afghanistan, not Pakistan, was violating the ceasefire agreement between the two neighbors, even as criticism grew over Islamabad’s inconsistent approach towards Kabul and its failure to prevent escalating tensions.

Asif insisted there was “complete consensus” in Pakistan’s political and military leadership on Afghanistan policy.

“There is complete unanimity among all Pakistanis, including the country’s political and military leadership, on Pakistan’s security policies and comprehensive approach towards Afghanistan,” he said.

The statement came in response to remarks by Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, accusing Pakistan’s military establishment of sabotaging peace efforts. Mujahid said that although Pakistan’s civilian government seeks constructive relations with Kabul, its military continues to determine foreign policy.

According to Tolonews, he mocked the authority of the Minister of Defense, suggesting that “perhaps his authority is limited only to his tweets.”

Mujahid added that Afghanistan does not want to confront the entire Pakistani nation over Khawaja Asif’s words.

Observers say such contradictory statements from Islamabad reveal the growing disconnect between Pakistan’s civilian and military leaders. They warn that the confusion could undermine the fragile ceasefire and peace talks, which are already strained by Pakistan’s repeated violations of Afghan airspace and cross-border attacks in Pktika province.

The two sides had previously agreed on a ceasefire during talks in Doha, followed by another round in Istanbul in which both delegations reaffirmed their commitments. However, analysts note that Pakistan’s actions on the ground continue to increase distrust in Kabul.

A high-level meeting between delegations from both countries is planned for November 6 in Istanbul, but diplomatic progress is becoming increasingly uncertain as mutual accusations intensify.