Afghanistan, April 28 -- Pakistan's Defense Minister stated that terrorism in the region stems from U.S. policies, which have supported militant groups for decades.

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif recently reiterated his country's stance on terrorism, acknowledging past support for terror groups. In a statement, Asif stressed that the roots of terrorism in the region can be traced back decades to Western policies, particularly those of the United States. He claimed that Pakistan had long been involved in a "dirty game" on behalf of the West, citing decades of collaboration with the U.S. and the U.K. in supporting terrorism.

Asif's remarks come after previous admissions on Pakistani involvement in supporting terror groups during th...