After the bloody clashes between the Pakistani army and Balochistan separatists on Saturday this week and Khawaja Asif's criticism of Afghanistan's involvement in the country's internal unrest and rebellions, political experts say that "these repeated accusations by Pakistani officials, especially in a situation where Pakistan itself is facing serious internal security and political challenges, have unfortunately become a repetitive pattern. Involving Afghanistan in Pakistan's internal affairs, without providing any credible evidence, will not only not help resolve the Balochistan crisis, but will also further strain the fragile relations between the two countries. Experience has shown that such statements are mostly for domestic consumption and are made to evade accountability for the real roots of dissatisfaction within Pakistan."
Publish dateMonday 2 February 2026 - 11:43
Story Code : 345245
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: Following the intensification of attacks by Pakistani Balochistan separatists on military posts and government facilities and widespread public dissatisfaction with the government's injustices against ethnic and religious minorities in the country, Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, in response to the ongoing developments in Balochistan, stated that these actions are not a fight for the rights of the Baloch, but terrorism supported by Afghanistan and India.
He added that Baloch separatist groups receive support from foreign countries to achieve their goals and these activities are only categorized as terrorism.
Khawaja Asif also emphasized that preventing such destabilizing activities is essential for Pakistan and the government will use all means to maintain the country's security situation. He also supported the Pakistani army's operation against the Baloch movement and said that this operation will prevent the interference of Afghanistan and India.
The Pakistani Defense Minister linked the situation in Balochistan to "foreign interference" and called it a serious threat to national unity and the country's security.
Pakistan's accusations will further strain the fragile relations between the two countries
This is while political observers and analysts have accused Pakistani officials of projecting and evading the burden of the country's national responsibilities and have considered the accusations against Afghanistan illogical.
Sayed Mujeeb Beheshti, a political affairs expert, said in an interview with Ava that "the repeated accusations of Pakistani officials, especially in a situation where Pakistan itself is facing serious internal security and political challenges, have unfortunately become a recurring pattern. Involving Afghanistan in Pakistan's internal affairs, without providing any credible evidence, will not only not help resolve the Balochistan crisis, but will also further strain the fragile relations between the two countries. Experience has shown that such statements are mostly for domestic consumption and are made to avoid answering the real roots of dissatisfaction within Pakistan."
In response to the question of what Afghanistan's stance should be in such circumstances, he said; Patience and flexibility or immediate response? He said: "In my opinion, Afghanistan should adopt a wise, calm, but decisive position. Patience and flexibility do not mean silence or acceptance of accusations, just as an immediate and emotional response will not benefit the country. The best way is a diplomatic, reasoned and transparent response; that is, a clear rejection of these accusations, an emphasis on the policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and a reminder of the fact that Pakistan's insecurities are rooted in the country's own structural and historical problems, not in Afghanistan."
Impact of the accusations on the future of diplomacy between the two countries
Beheshti continued to state that "Undoubtedly, the continuation of such statements by Pakistani officials will further destroy the atmosphere of trust and make the path of diplomacy more difficult. Although political and economic relations between the two countries are not at a desirable level at present, the continuation of this approach can also weaken the minimum channels of dialogue. Afghanistan has always wanted relations based on mutual respect, good neighborliness and non-interference, but unilateral diplomacy is not possible. If Pakistan really cares about regional stability, it should solve its own internal problems instead of projecting and stop making baseless accusations against its neighbors.”
Pakistan blames its internal wars on Afghanistan
Political affairs expert Hussain Ali Mosaddeq said in an interview with Ava that “Pakistani officials’ accusations against Afghanistan have reached a point where they even attribute their own unrest and internal wars to Afghanistan.”
He called the Pakistani Defense Minister’s statements about Afghanistan’s involvement in the Balochistan tensions an affront to the people of the country and said: “Pakistan has repeatedly expressed its hostility towards Afghanistan since its establishment and has never been in the best interests of our country.”
He emphasized that "Afghanistan has never wanted tension with Pakistan, and even during the republic, the country's officials have made many trips to Pakistan and have tried to resolve tensions and create a peaceful life based on good neighborliness between the people of the two countries, but it is Pakistan that has always fueled the increase in tensions and hostility between the two nations under various pretexts."
Reasons for the war and the extent of casualties and damage in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army launched simultaneous attacks in more than 12 cities in Balochistan province, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Noshki, on Saturday, 11 February 1404.
During these two-day clashes, at least 15 security forces and 18 civilians were killed. The Pakistani army also claimed that 92 militants were killed during the clearance operations. Some reports have stated that the total casualties of the involved forces and civilians are more than 120 people.
The attackers reportedly managed to take control of some police stations in Quetta and a central jail in the Noshki district and freed more than 30 prisoners. The separatists blew up railway tracks, halting train services from Balochistan to other parts of Pakistan, and set several vehicles and security posts on fire.
The new wave of attacks came just a day after the Pakistani army said it had killed 41 militants in separate operations in the province.
Balochistan is strategically important because of its rich mineral resources and the passage of major economic projects, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the separatists accuse the central government of exploiting these resources without benefiting the local people.
He added that Baloch separatist groups receive support from foreign countries to achieve their goals and these activities are only categorized as terrorism.
Khawaja Asif also emphasized that preventing such destabilizing activities is essential for Pakistan and the government will use all means to maintain the country's security situation. He also supported the Pakistani army's operation against the Baloch movement and said that this operation will prevent the interference of Afghanistan and India.
The Pakistani Defense Minister linked the situation in Balochistan to "foreign interference" and called it a serious threat to national unity and the country's security.
Pakistan's accusations will further strain the fragile relations between the two countries
This is while political observers and analysts have accused Pakistani officials of projecting and evading the burden of the country's national responsibilities and have considered the accusations against Afghanistan illogical.
Sayed Mujeeb Beheshti, a political affairs expert, said in an interview with Ava that "the repeated accusations of Pakistani officials, especially in a situation where Pakistan itself is facing serious internal security and political challenges, have unfortunately become a recurring pattern. Involving Afghanistan in Pakistan's internal affairs, without providing any credible evidence, will not only not help resolve the Balochistan crisis, but will also further strain the fragile relations between the two countries. Experience has shown that such statements are mostly for domestic consumption and are made to avoid answering the real roots of dissatisfaction within Pakistan."
In response to the question of what Afghanistan's stance should be in such circumstances, he said; Patience and flexibility or immediate response? He said: "In my opinion, Afghanistan should adopt a wise, calm, but decisive position. Patience and flexibility do not mean silence or acceptance of accusations, just as an immediate and emotional response will not benefit the country. The best way is a diplomatic, reasoned and transparent response; that is, a clear rejection of these accusations, an emphasis on the policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and a reminder of the fact that Pakistan's insecurities are rooted in the country's own structural and historical problems, not in Afghanistan."
Impact of the accusations on the future of diplomacy between the two countries
Beheshti continued to state that "Undoubtedly, the continuation of such statements by Pakistani officials will further destroy the atmosphere of trust and make the path of diplomacy more difficult. Although political and economic relations between the two countries are not at a desirable level at present, the continuation of this approach can also weaken the minimum channels of dialogue. Afghanistan has always wanted relations based on mutual respect, good neighborliness and non-interference, but unilateral diplomacy is not possible. If Pakistan really cares about regional stability, it should solve its own internal problems instead of projecting and stop making baseless accusations against its neighbors.”
Pakistan blames its internal wars on Afghanistan
Political affairs expert Hussain Ali Mosaddeq said in an interview with Ava that “Pakistani officials’ accusations against Afghanistan have reached a point where they even attribute their own unrest and internal wars to Afghanistan.”
He called the Pakistani Defense Minister’s statements about Afghanistan’s involvement in the Balochistan tensions an affront to the people of the country and said: “Pakistan has repeatedly expressed its hostility towards Afghanistan since its establishment and has never been in the best interests of our country.”
He emphasized that "Afghanistan has never wanted tension with Pakistan, and even during the republic, the country's officials have made many trips to Pakistan and have tried to resolve tensions and create a peaceful life based on good neighborliness between the people of the two countries, but it is Pakistan that has always fueled the increase in tensions and hostility between the two nations under various pretexts."
Reasons for the war and the extent of casualties and damage in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army launched simultaneous attacks in more than 12 cities in Balochistan province, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Noshki, on Saturday, 11 February 1404.
During these two-day clashes, at least 15 security forces and 18 civilians were killed. The Pakistani army also claimed that 92 militants were killed during the clearance operations. Some reports have stated that the total casualties of the involved forces and civilians are more than 120 people.
The attackers reportedly managed to take control of some police stations in Quetta and a central jail in the Noshki district and freed more than 30 prisoners. The separatists blew up railway tracks, halting train services from Balochistan to other parts of Pakistan, and set several vehicles and security posts on fire.
The new wave of attacks came just a day after the Pakistani army said it had killed 41 militants in separate operations in the province.
Balochistan is strategically important because of its rich mineral resources and the passage of major economic projects, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the separatists accuse the central government of exploiting these resources without benefiting the local people.
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