On February 19, 2026, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif reiterated that Pakistan would not hesitate to conduct further air strikes inside Afghanistan if the Taliban government does not take serious action against terrorist groups operating from its territory. Asif emphasized that the ongoing violence in Pakistan is a direct result of Kabul's 'non-seriousness' in addressing these threats, stating, 'We won't hesitate... If someone in Kabul can underwrite peace, there will be no hostilities, but they continue to patronise and become co-conspirators.' He also accused India of waging a 'proxy war' against Pakistan through militant attacks, indicating that the possibility of war with India remains on the table.