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Afghan Forces Will Be On Offensive against Insurgents: Khalid

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

Assadullah Khalid, who has recently taken the charge as acting minister of defense, said that the Afghan military forces would no longer be in defensive mood but more of offensive against the militants.

Speaking at his introduction ceremony held at the Ministry of Defense, Khalid said that all Afghan military troops including the special forces would enter into counter-terrorism operations cross the country.

“We must get into the militants’ hideouts; we must come out of defense mode and take actions by ourselves,” Khalid said.

Describing the Afghan military as owners and decision makers of the country, he urged the forces to be “ruthless and cruel” against the enemy.

The acting minister vowed further reforms in the Ministry of Defense. He said he will end the quota system in the recruitment process of the National Army.

At the ceremony, National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib said that war management and suppressing the armed oppositions including the Taliban are the government’s top priority.

This comes at a time when the U.S. is urgently pushing for a negotiated peace with the Taliban. The Afghan government — which has felt marginalized in the process — is eager to show that it can sustain military pressure, strengthening its position in peace talks.

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Haqqani and Syrian FM discuss situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan

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Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate, held a telephone conversation with Asaad Hassan al- Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, regarding the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Afghanistan and Syria.

During the discussion, the two sides also talked about the latest regional developments.

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Afghan FM Muttaqi discusses Pakistan tensions with Qatari and Saudi officials

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Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held separate phone calls with senior officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, focusing on the recent escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

In his call with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Muttaqi said Afghanistan’s recent security actions were aimed at protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity. Qatar expressed support for reducing tensions and said it is ready to play a constructive role.

During his call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Muttaqi praised Riyadh’s diplomatic efforts and reaffirmed Afghanistan’s desire for positive relations based on mutual respect. Saudi Arabia stressed de-escalation, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty as essential for resolving disputes.

Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia agreed to maintain ongoing contact and support diplomatic approaches to regional stability.

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Afghan forces conduct fresh airstrikes on Pakistani military targets

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The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan has announced that Afghan forces carried out fresh airstrikes on military targets in Miranshah and Spinwam, in Pakistan.

The strikes took place last night around 12:00 AM, according to the Ministry. In its statement, the Ministry said the Miranshah and Spinwam military bases were destroyed, resulting in heavy casualties.

The statement added that these “successful strikes were carried out in response to repeated air incursions by the Pakistani military regime.”

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