Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a strong response to recent remarks by India’s army chief, warning against any future confrontation. The comments matter because they come amid continuing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The statements affect regional security, diplomatic relations, and military stability in South Asia. Speaking to the media, Asif said India had […]
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Action taken after Kh Asif’s claim of Lesco employees’ corruption
Power Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday said that “strict action” had been taken against a Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) line superintendent after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif complained of financial corruption. In an X post on Saturday, Asif said he had sought a former official’s help for the repair of a transformer in the village […]
Field Marshal’s Iran visit sparks hopes: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said recent visits by Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Iran indicate that regional tensions may be nearing a resolution. He described the diplomatic engagements as a positive sign amid ongoing efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States. The remarks came during a conversation with […]
India will be relegated to history in case of any misadventure, warns Kh Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan has the right to respond to attacks originating from Afghan territory, adding that any locations used for aggression would be targeted in retaliation. Speaking to the media outside Parliament House in Islamabad, the defence minister said that if attacks are launched from Afghanistan, Pakistan will respond accordingly. He maintained […]
Pakistan warns of ‘open war’ on Afghanistan as five troops martyred
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Wednesday there would be an “open war” if Kabul did not stop militants from launching attacks on Pakistani territory, marking one of Islamabad’s strongest public statements in recent weeks amid spiraling tensions between the neighbors. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply deteriorated over the past year as Islamabad […]
Asif says Centre, KP united against terrorism
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government now fully supports the Centre against terrorism. He told the National Assembly that cooperation improved after years of disagreements over security operations. His remarks matter because worsening attacks continue affecting residents in KP and Balochistan near the Afghan border. Asif responded to criticism from JUI-F leader […]
Khawaja Asif says Marka-e-Haq message strengthens Pakistan’s defence posture
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the outcome of Marka-e-Haq has delivered a “clear and strong message” regarding Pakistan’s defence capability and national unity, stating that any future aggression would be met with a stronger and more coordinated response. Read More: Asif urges massive troop deployment in Balochistan In a statement issued on Wednesday, the […]
Pakistan has restored and fully operationalised the Dera Ismail Khan Airport
Pakistan has restored and fully operationalised the Dera Ismail Khan Airport, marking another step in efforts to revive previously inactive aviation facilities across the country. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the airport has been completely rehabilitated after remaining affected by years of neglect and underutilisation. Authorities said the restoration is part of […]
Pakistan calls for collective response to global instability at SCO moot
Pakistan on Tuesday warned of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment, urging greater cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to counter rising instability, disinformation and conflict. Addressing the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Pakistan’s delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif underscored that the world is witnessing an erosion of […]
Israel criticises Khawaja Asif remarks amid ceasefire tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government of Israel on Thursday strongly reacted to comments made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, criticising his statements and also questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in the ongoing United States–Iran negotiations being held in Islamabad. Read More: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif criticises Israel over Gaza and Labanon In a statement issued from the Israeli Prime Minister’s […]