Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that an “all-out war” with India cannot be ruled out, in what appears to be another attempt by Islamabad to shift blame for its spiralling internal security crisis. Speaking to a local television channel, Asif claimed that India could be behind recent attacks in Pakistan, including those carried out by Afghan nationals, despite providing no evidence.

“We are neither ignoring India nor trusting it under any circumstances. Based on my analysis, I cannot rule out an ALL-OUT WAR or any hostile strategy from India, including border incursions or attacks (presumably Afghan). We must stay fully alert,” Asif said.

His comments come amid renewed instability inside Pakistan, where multiple suicide bombings and insurgent attacks have exposed the s

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