Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani accused Pakistan of exporting internal conflicts, warning of a “crushing” response amid deadly border clashes and failed peace talks, deepening tensions between the uneasy neighbours.

Pakistan's defence minister threatened on Wednesday to "obliterate" the ruling Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, a dramatic escalation of rhetoric after the collapse of talks towards a lasting peace between the South Asian nations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed away from a regional leaders summit in Malaysia this week to avoid meeting US President Donald Trump and having a possible discussion about Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said.

Pakistan’s defense minister has warned Afghanistan that any new “terrorist or suicide attack” by militants on Pakistani soil would draw a stern response.

Field Marshal Munir emphasized that while Pakistan has extended diplomatic and economic overtures to the Afghan Taliban regime in the spirit of regional cooperation, cross-border attacks from Afghan soil have persisted—a situation Pakistan can no longer tolerate. He cautioned that the country’s patience should not be mistaken for weakness.