Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, warned that failing negotiations with Afghan Taliban could trigger open conflict with Afghanistan. He spoke to media in Sialkot, stressing that Pakistan's armed forces and police risk their lives to ensure national security. He added that citizens sleep peacefully because soldiers stay alert and protect the nation.

Asif criticized Afghanistan, saying Doha negotiators grew up in Pakistan despite Pakistan hosting Afghan people for 40 years. He accused Afghanistan of acting as India's proxy against Pakistan. He expressed frustration at Afghanistan's hostile stance despite Pakistan's long-term support and hospitality, calling the behavior unacceptable.

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