ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared that the Simla Agreement no longer holds any significance, and that the Line of Control (LoC) has reverted to its original status as a ceasefire line. Asif stated that the Simla Accord was strictly a bilateral agreement between Pakistan and India, with no involvement of the […]
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Pakistan’s defense minister claims Indian planes were ‘cut like kites’ by Pakistani forces
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, praised the country’s armed forces for successfully thwarting India’s aggression. Speaking to the media at his residence in Sialkot, Asif claimed that India had brought large aircraft to attack Pakistan, which were “cut like kites” by the Pakistani military. He emphasized the strength and resilience of Pakistan’s forces in defending […]
Defense minister: Ready for next level If tensions with India escalate
In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, warned that if tensions with India escalate, Pakistan is ready for the next level of response. He stated that Pakistan cannot rule out the possibility of further escalation, but reassured the public that the country would remain vigilant and prepared for all scenarios. Khawaja Asif reiterated that […]
India targets civilians in missile strikes, Pakistan vows stronger retaliation: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has strongly condemned India’s recent missile attacks on Pakistani cities, calling them a “cowardly act of aggression.” He warned that Pakistan will respond with greater force than the attack itself. According to official confirmation by DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, India launched missiles on three locations inside […]
KP leaders can’t make independent deals with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made it clear that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister and governor cannot strike independent deals with Afghanistan. He said the Constitution gives foreign affairs and defence matters only to the federal government, not the provinces. Asif said the federal government will not allow anyone to bypass national policy. He added that […]
Khawaja Asif criticises PTI for skipping national security meeting
Khawaja Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, has sharply criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He condemned PTI for boycotting the Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting. Asif expressed his disappointment over their decision on social media, specifically on X, formerly known as Twitter. He accused PTI of putting Imran Khan’s interests ahead of national security. Asif stated […]
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 […]
Khawaja Asif blasts PTI for playing politics over Jaffar express attack
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif slammed PTI for misrepresenting the Jaffar Express hijacking on social media. The attack happened in Balochistan when BLA terrorists ambushed the train carrying 440 passengers. Security forces launched a two-day operation, killing 33 terrorists. The military confirmed that 21 passengers and four security personnel died, but no hostages were harmed […]
Our mistake for holding out hopes on PPP: Khawaja Asif
Senior leader of PML-N Khawaja Asif on Tuesday made a statement about his party’s increasing disenchantment with the PPP. He emphatically said that it was our mistake to hold out hopes on the PPP. “I believe that it is our mistake, not theirs, to have unlimited expectations from any party. As far as PPP is […]
NAB to approach SC over bails granted to PML-N leaders Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Asif by courts
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday announced that it will approach the Supreme Court against the bails granted to PML-N leaders Ahsan Iqbal and Khawaja Asif by the country’s high courts. A statement issued by NAB said that in Ahsan Iqbal’s case the bureau will also approach the accountability court to hold daily hearings […]