Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Pakistan will not hesitate to launch fresh actions if Kabul fails to guarantee peace, alleging that more than 70 per cent of terrorist incidents in the country involve Afghan nationals.

In a statement on Friday, the senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) said New Delhi and Kabul were “on the same page” in actions against Pakistan.

He claimed Kabul was not serious about eliminating terrorism and asserted that attacks in Pakistan were the result of India’s proxy war.

Asif said Pakistan reserved the right to take all necessary measures against terrorism.

“If Kabul does not provide guarantees of peace, we will not hesitate to take new actions,” he said, adding that foreign elements were involved in multiple attacks, including the Islamabad blast.

Addressing domestic politics, the minister rejected reports of any deal or relief being extended to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

He said that while individuals might have approached authorities regarding facilities, PTI’s public statements were aimed at creating false hope.

Commenting on foreign policy, Asif termed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to the United States successful.

He said participation of Muslim countries in the Gaza Peace Board would yield positive outcomes.

He added that Pakistan had gained recognition after its war with India and possessed extensive experience in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

“We will see what kind of framework is prepared for a Gaza peace force,” he said.