Khawaja Asif warns CM Afridi’s actions could harm constitutional respect
PESHAWAR: The Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif has criticized the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, in a comment on his X handle (previously Twitter) and raised loud criticism on the recent political actions about the constitutional dignity. سہیل آفریدی صاحب جب آپکی قیادت میں وفاقی دارالحکومت پہ
Asif slams equating terror camps with mosques in Bahawalpur
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that it is completely wrong and inappropriate to compare Pakistan’s action on the authentic terrorist camps of TTP foreigners on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border with the illegal attacks on mosques and madrasas in Bahawalpur and Muridke by India. The international community and the United Nations are
Khawaja Asif: PTI fails to distance itself from anti-Pakistan narrative
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have not separated themselves from Pakistan rhetoric, calling it a scheme, against the nation that serves the interests of India and Afghanistan. While addressing the media at the Parliament House, Khawaja Asif accused the PTI leadership of siding
Khawaja Asif defends mlilitary leadership, slams Politicians ‘desperate for Power’
ISLAMABAD — Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticized political figures who he claims are “desperate for power,” accusing them of undermining Pakistan’s national interests in their pursuit of political gain. In a series of posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Asif responded to comments made by
Khawaja Asif: Taliban driven by self-interest, cannot be trusted
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the Taliban are a group driven by their interests and their remarks should neither be trusted nor taken at face value. While talking to private news channel, Asif stated that Pakistan’s security forces maintain discipline unlike “the Taliban who observe no
Khawaja Asif criticizes Afghan trade misuse, supports suspension
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared that a stop to the transit trade with Afghanistan was more beneficial than damaging for the country. He said that the majority of the trade was just the re-export of goods that are imported into Afghanistan and then sold in Pakistan. While talking on
Khawaja Asif vows tough response to terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif while explaining the terrorist attack in Islamabad, said that the terrorists should be seen as sending a message to the state, terrorizing Pakistan by their words. When questioned by the media about the Islamabad court blast, he said that so far terrorist incidents had
Khawaja Asif hints at possible resumption of talks with Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed a desire to hold the dialogue again with the Afghan Taliban and said “if they see a viable opportunity for talks, we cannot say no to our friends.” He also thanked and praised Türkiye and Qatar for their diplomatic support. While talking to
Khawaja Asif urges Afghanistan to act wisely for regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called on the Afghan government to come up with a positive attitude and be responsible so that the region could enjoy a durable peace and stability. The minister speaking to the press at the Parliament House in the capital city mentioned that a Pakistani
Khawaja Asif rejects Afghan spokesperson’s remarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly condemned the recent comments made by the spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban regime, describing them as malicious, misleading, and provocative. In an official statement, Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that there is complete solidarity among all Pakistanis, including the country’s political and military leadership, regarding
