Pakistan"s Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan: "Back to caves" 2025

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to Afghanistan after peace talks reportedly failed, vowing to "push them back to the caves." He linked the remarks to cross-border militancy, TTP sanctuaries, and border security. The statement underscores deepening Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions in 2025, with diplomatic options narrowing and regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation facing renewed strain, and possible policy escalations.