ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has once again criticized former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for his approach towards the Taliban and the issue of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Asif accused Khan of facilitating the settlement of thousands of Taliban fighters in Pakistan.
He emphasised that despite years of negotiations and multiple delegations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, violence and terrorist activities in Pakistan continue unabated.
"For years, our army and civilians have been paying the price with their blood," said Asif. "Our soldiers are martyred every day, and the Pakistani people continue to suffer the consequences."
He pointed out that Pakistan has hosted around 6 million Afghan refugees for more than six decades, but the hospitality has been reciprocated with violence.
He also slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying the party is still calling for dialogue with terrorists.
He further called for the Afghan refugees to return to their home country.
"We are providing hospitality, but these guests are shedding our blood and sheltering killers," Asif declared, urging the Afghan refugees to return to their homeland.