Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the nation will continue to suffer the consequences of decisions made during the tenures of former ISI Chief General Faiz Hameed and former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Asif emphasized that the political and institutional actions taken by both military leaders would impact the country for […]
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Khawaja Asif: India waging proxy war from Afghan soil
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]
Khawaja Asif warns: Failed talks could spark Pakistan-Afghanistan war
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, warned that failing negotiations with Afghan Taliban could trigger open conflict with Afghanistan. He spoke to media in Sialkot, stressing that Pakistan’s armed forces and police risk their lives to ensure national security. He added that citizens sleep peacefully because soldiers stay alert and protect the nation. Asif criticized Afghanistan, […]
Defence minister slams PTI for protests on national days
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for staging protests on Independence Day and other key national occasions. In a statement, Asif said that PTI has developed a pattern of prioritising political agitation over national unity. “A certain individual” in PTI, he claimed, gives more importance to party activities than […]
PM Shehbaz praises troops’ heroics in operation Bunyān al-Marsūs
The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Minister for Planning and Development, Information Minister, visited Pasrur Cantonment, Sialkot, today to commend the exceptional bravery and professionalism of the troops during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, part of The Marqa-e-Haq. Chief of Army Staff General […]
Khawaja Asif willing to resign if It improves security
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated he is willing to resign if it helps resolve the country’s security issues. He made this remark following the deadly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express. The opposition holds the government accountable for security lapses and demands resignations from key ministers. Asif admitted that he is under scrutiny for the […]