The peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Türkiye’s capital Istanbul once again ended without any result. The objective of this meeting was to reach a consensus on the ongoing border tension between the two countries and the activities of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but the talks broke down due to Pakistan’s tactics. According to sources, Pakistan sought permission to enter into Afghan territory and take action against TTP hideouts, to which Kabul expressed strong objection. There was a heated debate between the two sides on this issue and the atmosphere of talks deteriorated.

The Afghan side had assured Pakistan that it would not allow its soil to be used for anti-Pakistan activities. In return, Kabul demanded Islamabad to stop violating its airspace and stop flights of American drones. Initially Pakistan seemed to agree, but after a sudden “unknown call” its stand changed. According to NDTV report, after this call, Pakistan admitted for the first time that it has an agreement to fly drones with a foreign country (hint American), which cannot be canceled.

Afghanistan distanced itself from the meeting

Afghanistan took this revelation seriously and distanced itself from the meeting. This attitude of Pakistan was shocking for both Türkiye and Qatar, who were the mediators of this talk. After this, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif in his statement described Afghanistan as “Pakistan’s pawn” and warned that if Pakistan is attacked, the reply will be given with “fifty percent more force”.

Afghanistan gave a blunt answer

Afghanistan also responded bluntly. Its Home Ministry spokesperson Abdul Matin Kani said, “We do not have nuclear weapons, but Afghans have never bowed before anyone. Which is enough to teach Pakistan a lesson.” Afghan Defense Minister Maulvi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid also said that “TTP is an internal problem of Pakistan. Its members are Pakistani citizens, against whom Afghanistan has no jurisdiction to take action.”

In this way, Pakistan’s ‘dual policy’ has once again come to the fore. While on one hand he talks about peace, on the other hand he continues to make efforts to encroach on the sovereignty of his neighboring country. The breakdown of talks in Istanbul is being considered a major diplomatic blow for the entire South Asia including India, America, Türkiye and Qatar.

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Pakistani defense minister khawaja asif said Pakistan’s nuclear capabilitys would be available under the new Pakistan-saudi mutual defense pact.

“What we have, our capability, will absolutely be… pic.twitter.com/kpu6TB67gu

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Hope for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has raised a ray of hope from this announcement. Riyadh had already hoped that Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities would prove to be a kind of security shield for him. However, now this attitude of Pakistan can change the strategy of Saudi Arabia. This step will also help Saudi Arabia’s defense priorities and partnerships. According to a report by Arms Control, Pakistan currently has about 170 nuclear weapons, which is less than India. India has about 172 nuclear weapons.

Defense agreement is not against any third country- Pakistan

Pakistan said on Friday (19 September 2025) that the recent mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia is not against any third country. He said that this agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to increase defense cooperation and ensure joint security. Addressing the weekly press conference here, Foreign Office spokesman Shafkat Khan described the agreement as a milestone to promote peace and security in the region and the world.

What is the reaction of India on the Saudi-Pak defense deal?

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic mutual defense agreement on Wednesday (17 September 2025), according to which any attack on the two countries would be considered an attack against both. The agreement has been reached a few days after the Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, which is a major ally of America in the Gulf region. Commenting on the development, India said on Thursday (18 September 2025) that it would study the effects of the move on regional and global stability along with its national security.

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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif is often in the news for his statements. This time he targeted the US and Israel during a conversation with Jio News Channel and said, “American leaders openly take bribe from Israel. When they have to take bribe, they take secretly and not openly.

Khwaja Asif alleged that the US bureaucracy and defense officer are directly finance from the Israeli lobby. American leaders take money in broad daylight, while Pakistani leaders are defied that they take secret money. He said that the American system is running completely on parole.

Bizzare Admission, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif Says: “We are being defamed for taking bribes. in a backroom somewhere. pic.twitter.com/YGGC8840FD

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Questions raised on Pakistan’s lobbying
Interestingly, the Israeli lobby which Khwaja Asif was criticizing, Pakistan itself is spending crores of rupees on American lobbying firms. Since the Trump administration, Pakistan has contracted at least 7 lobbying and legal firms in the first 8 months of 2025. The profiles of these firms have been done very carefully. These include the current and former officers of the White House, lawyer fighting international lawsuit and experienced strategists of Capital Hill. This report states that Pakistan is also part of the same system, which its ministers are openly criticizing.

Statement against America
This is not the first time that Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif has given a statement against America. Earlier, he had said in an interview that America continues to create quarrels in the world. They do this to sell their weapons. America earns money with its help. His weapon industry is very large and is an important part of his economy. Countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Egypt, Libya, who were once rich, have now become pauper by fighting war.

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Discussions of major changes in Pakistan’s politics have become intensified once again. On Tuesday (July 15), the back-to-back meetings between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and Army Chief General Asim Munir created a stir in the political corridors. In social media and some Pakistani media reports, it was claimed that President Zardari may resign from his post and General Munir can be replaced. However, the government has completely rejected these reports.

According to the report of the Express Tribune, on Tuesday, General Asim Munir first met Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at PM House. A few hours later, PM Sharif reached Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Zardari. The time between these two high-profile meetings was very short, which led to speculation in the political corridors.

Government and ministers denied

Defense Minister Khwaja Asif said in a conversation with the media that the news of President Zardari’s resignation or the Chief of Army Staff is absolutely baseless. He admitted that some media reports had such a claim, but she was later removed. He made it clear that the President has been given complete information about the recent developments and he has expressed confidence in the government.

Asif said, “President Zardari is completely confident about the current government and political process. The Prime Minister made him aware of rumors and reports in which change was being talked about.”

Army chief is not interested in politics

The Defense Minister also clarified that Army Chief General Munir has no intervention in politics. He said that there are regular meetings of the Prime Minister and Army Chief, two or three times a week where security, internal conditions and border issues are discussed.

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Khwaja Asif’s statement came at a time when India has put Pakistan in the dock after the Pahalgam attack and diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorated. In 1960, the IWT (Indus Waters Treaty) between India and Pakistan has been considered as the most successful water agreement in the world so far. Under this treaty, India was given control of Eastern rivers (Ravi, Vyas, Sutlej), while Pakistan got more rights from Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab).

India’s tough stand after Pahalgam attack

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Asif’s absurd statement against India

The Defense Minister of Pakistan believes that India was not getting the support on international forums which it expected. He alleged that India’s allegations were rejected by the international community. The Modi government has no evidence to prove its claims.

India is using water as weapons: Asif

Khwaja Asif had earlier also said that India is using water as a weapon, but we do not want to start war with India. He said that if the situation of war is created, Pakistan will also answer it. The Pak Defense Minister had also said that Pakistan will contact the World Bank regarding the Indus Water Agreement.