Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are holding high-level talks in Doha today to address rising cross-border terrorism threats. A delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is representing Pakistan, aiming to push for urgent action against militant groups targeting Pakistani territory. According to the Foreign Office, the key focus is restoring peace and stability along […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Pakistan lost 3,844 lives since Taliban takeover, says Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that 3,844 Pakistanis, including soldiers and civilians, were martyred since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021. He added that 10,347 terror incidents happened during this period. Asif shared these figures in a post on X, giving a detailed update on Pakistan’s security and diplomatic efforts. He said Pakistan […]
‘PTI brought Taliban into Pakistan,’ says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized PTI for bringing thousands of Taliban fighters into Pakistan. He said PTI still wants to negotiate with terrorists. Asif shared these strong remarks on social media platform X. He blamed the ongoing violence in Pakistan on these policies. According to him, bloodshed has continued despite long talks with the Afghan […]
Kh Asif ‘taken aback’ after FO lacks clue over Shama Junejo’s presence at UNGA
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday he was “taken aback” after the Foreign Office (FO) issued a statement distancing itself from the controversy surrounding the supposed inclusion of columnist Shama Junejo in Pakistan’s delegation for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting. On September 25, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had addressed a UNSC session […]
Khawaja Asif warns: “Today Gaza, tomorrow others’ turn”
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong warning, saying no country should think the Gaza crisis will remain limited. He stressed that if Gaza is targeted today, then tomorrow it could be another nation’s turn. His remarks came during an interview, where he strongly condemned Israel’s actions and highlighted the global implications of the […]
Spirit of martyrdom has made Pakistan invincible: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that the spirit of martyrdom has made Pakistan invincible. He made these remarks while addressing the main ceremony of Defence Day held at Jinnah Hall Fort, Sialkot. The event marked the historic memories of September 6, 1965, when Pakistan’s armed forces defended the nation against Indian aggression. […]
“Floods not natural, but man-made disaster,” says Defence Minister
Islamabad – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif blamed unchecked commercial construction on waterways for the devastation caused by recent floods. Speaking during a National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said this destruction was the result of human negligence, not a natural disaster. He criticized the trend of building housing societies and hotels on […]
Pakistan’s nuclear power meant only for defence: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear programme exists solely for national defence and not for any form of nuclear blackmail. He emphasised that the country does not threaten any nation with its nuclear capability but uses it only as a safeguard to ensure security and stability. Stressing the defensive nature of the programme, […]
Defence minister vows to expose property buyers
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan’s bureaucracy has faced no accountability in the past 78 years and questioned whether anyone has ever examined how many plots officials own. He emphasised that bureaucrats must follow the same laws and rules that apply to parliamentarians. Asif added that unlike many, he lives in a two-room flat […]
Khawaja Asif slams resignation rumours as ‘fake’
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif firmly denied social media rumours claiming he had resigned over a recent controversy. The rumours started after X user and former journalist Zubair Ali Khan posted that Asif had submitted his resignation. He alleged that Asif demanded the release of a Sialkot revenue official arrested on corruption charges. معذرت کیساتھ ان […]