Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected claims by India’s air chief that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down six Pakistani aircraft during the May military confrontation. In a post on X, Asif called the claims “implausible” and “comical,” and said they were aimed at covering up India’s failures. His comments follow Indian Air […]
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Defence minister calls on Trump to end Gaza bloodshed
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has urged US President Donald Trump to help broker a peace deal in Gaza. He praised Trump for mediating peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia and expressed hope for similar leadership on Palestine. Asif stated that Palestinians suffering under Israeli attacks looked to Trump for lasting peace and a two-state solution. […]
Pakistan shines at SCO: Calls for peace, unity, and global action on terrorism
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, concluded on Thursday without a joint statement due to India’s refusal to agree on the wording. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting regional peace under the SCO platform. The 10-member Eurasian grouping — which includes […]
Asif warns of nuclear war as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of the risk of an all-out war with India after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The attack, which killed 26 tourists, sparked tensions, with India blaming Pakistan. Islamabad denied the accusations, calling them a “false flag operation.” Asif said Pakistan’s military is prepared […]