Islamabad — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly rejected what he described as “false and baseless allegations” made by the Afghan Taliban regime against Pakistan, amid escalating tensions between the two sides. Read More: Pakistan rejects Taliban claims over Kabul strike, defends operation In a post on the social media platform X, Asif criticised the Afghan Taliban, accusing […]
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Top UK diplomat and Khawaja Asif discuss regional security situation
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday. Both sides expressed desire to further deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest including regional security situation and collaboration in the fields of defence and […]
Pakistan warns of new strikes on Afghanistan amid rising tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its readiness to conduct further military strikes on Afghanistan if authorities in Kabul fail to provide credible assurances of peace, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told France 24 on Wednesday. Read More: At UN, Pakistan sounds alarm over rise in terror attacks from Afghan The warning comes amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Last […]
Government rebukes opposition leader over remarks on army
LAHORE: A senior security official on Tuesday strongly criticised Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, for what he termed “unfortunate and false” remarks about the Pakistan Army, saying such statements were deeply regrettable and harmful to national cohesion. Read More: Ayaz Sadiq: Army, Judiciary criticism won’t be allowed The response came […]
Khawaja Asif condemns Achakzai remarks on Pakistan army
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif strongly criticized Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai for calling the Pakistan Army “an army of four districts,” calling the statement irresponsible and misleading in the National Assembly. Asif emphasized that while Achakzai has the right to express his views, he should avoid attacks on the armed forces, which represent the entire […]
Khawaja Asif: Set aside politics, defeat terrorists
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday called for national unity against terrorism, urging political parties to set aside differences. He said defeating terrorism requires collective resolve and coordinated action. His remarks came amid heightened security concerns in the capital. Responding to questions about the Islamabad attack, Asif acknowledged that security breaches can occur. He […]
National Assembly urges unity against terrorism after Islamabad imambargah attack
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday stressed the need for national unity in the fight against terrorism, as the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the deadly suicide attack at an imambargah in Islamabad. Read More: Senate demands judicial probe into Islamabad bombing Speaking on the floor of the lower house, Asif said political […]
Pakistani begging mafia linked to Gulf visa restrictions
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has highlighted that Gulf countries’ visa restrictions for Pakistanis are connected to organised begging networks operating domestically. He revealed that these criminal groups recruit women, children, and people posing as disabled to generate significant profits and even send them abroad. Asif shared a video of social worker Zafar Abbas interviewing a […]
Tarlai mosque bomber had returned from Afghanistan last year: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: The suicide attacker responsible for the deadly blast at a mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area had returned to Pakistan from Afghanistan last year, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday, as investigations into the attack intensified. According to the minister, the attacker had travelled to Afghanistan around one-and-a-half to two years ago before returning […]
Pakistan vows Baloch-backed victory over proxies: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan will defeat India and Afghanistan in proxy attacks. He claimed that support from the Baloch people is key to national security. He accused terrorists operating in Balochistan of working as Afghan agents to destabilize the region. Speaking outside Parliament House, Khawaja Asif said these groups are trying to blackmail […]