Afghanistan’s Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, adopted a highly aggressive tone against Pakistan, declaring that “the time for final warnings is over.” Speaking in Kabul, he warned that if Afghanistan’s top leadership decides to take serious action, “Pakistan will be wiped off the map.”
Haqqani’s statement comes at a time of rising tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Pakistan has repeatedly demanded that Kabul ensure its territory is not used for terrorism. Political analysts argue that such threats from a senior official are not only against international diplomatic norms but also reflect the growing frustration and confusion within Afghanistan’s leadership.
Defense experts reacted strongly, dismissing Haqqani’s words as empty threats. They pointed out that Pakistan is a nuclear power with strong defense capabilities, while Afghanistan is currently struggling with internal instability, economic crisis, and ethnic divisions. According to these experts, Kabul’s leadership is using emotional and unrealistic statements to divert attention from its failures in controlling militant groups and addressing domestic challenges.
Haqqani’s remarks have fueled fears that certain elements in Kabul are more interested in pushing the region toward conflict rather than peace. Diplomatic circles warn that such threats could turn the already cold relations between the two countries into outright hostility, with Afghan civilians likely to suffer the most.
It is worth noting that Pakistan has consistently expressed support for peace and stability in Afghanistan. However, Kabul’s recent hostile statements suggest a shift away from brotherly relations toward a confrontational approach.
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