Asif wrote on X that Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces, and expected the Taliban to focus on the welfare of Afghans and regional stability. Instead, the Taliban had turned Afghanistan “into a colony of India,” gathered militants from around the world and begun “exporting terrorism,” he said. Taliban security personnel operate an anti-aircraft gun near the Durand Line in Gurbuz District, Afghanistan, yesterday. Pakistan has frequently accused India of backing the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army and the Pakistani Taliban, allegations New Delhi denies. Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said two Pakistani soldiers were killed and three wounded.

Source: Taipei Times February 27, 2026 18:21 UTC