Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that Pakistan could take decisive action after the deadly attack on a Bannu police checkpoint. Speaking at Parliament House in Islamabad, he described the incident as deeply tragic. He also said the government remains fully committed to eliminating terrorism from the country. Khawaja Asif accused India of supporting a proxy […]
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif blames Afghan Taliban, India over terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at potential operations in Afghanistan in response to recent terrorism incidents in Pakistan. Speaking on a private TV program, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan will not ignore the rising wave of terrorism. He warned that if safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan continue to exist, Pakistan will take strong […]
Pakistan can offer nuclear programme to KSA under defence pact, says Kh Asif
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact, marking the first specific acknowledgment that Islamabad had put the kingdom under its nuclear umbrella. Asif’s comments underline the importance of the pact struck this week between Pakistan and Saudi […]
“If we don’t unite today, all will suffer”: Khawaja Asif on Israel conflict
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif strongly called on all Muslim countries to unite and stand against Israel’s recent attacks. Speaking during a National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, he warned that if Muslim nations remain divided and silent, they will all eventually suffer the consequences. He stressed that the current conflict between Israel and […]
Defense minister: Talks with India must focus on Kashmir, terrorism, and water
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that if negotiations take place with India, the discussions will revolve around three major issues: Kashmir, terrorism, and water. He emphasized that this is a golden opportunity for both countries to resolve the Kashmir issue. Khawaja Asif highlighted that these three issues have been a point of contention for the […]
Khawaja Asif warns of imminent conflict with India over water dispute
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong warning, stating that a military clash with India could happen at any time. He said Indian aggression is expected and any move to block Pakistan’s water will lead to severe retaliation. Asif warned that if India builds structures to stop river flow, Pakistan will destroy them. […]