Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defense Minister, labeled the Taliban in Afghanistan as "rudderless" and warned that the ongoing situation could lead to interference in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Amid rising tensions, he noted that there are no signs of de-escalation and expressed a lack of expectations from the Taliban regime.

In response to Taliban threats, Asif dismissed them as insignificant and described taking them seriously as "foolish." He emphasized that, unlike the Taliban—a "rudderless" group lacking moral principles—the Pakistani military is disciplined and principled.

Furthermore, Asif did not dismiss the possibility of regional intervention in Afghanistan, predicting that neighbors pursuing peace might ultimately feel compelled to engage in Afghan matters.

Additionally, Asif Durrani, a former Pakistani representative on Afghan affairs, warned the Taliban that UN Security Council resolutions remain against them, and they could face legal action for human rights violations or aiding terrorism.