42 h. ago Afghan nationals should return home, says defence Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday called for the repatriation of Afghan citizens residing in Pakistan, stating that it is time for them to return to their homeland. He emphasized that Afghanistan is now a peaceful country and there is no longer a justification for large numbers of Afghans to remain in […]

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3 d. ago Khawaja Asif calls Gaza ‘today’s Karbala,’ urges muslim world to break silence

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has drawn a powerful comparison between the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the tragedy of Karbala, urging immediate action from the Muslim world. Speaking to media on Sunday, Asif emphasized the moral duty of Islamic nations to rise against injustice and support Palestinians facing relentless violence. Reflecting on the […]

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3 d. ago Khawaja Asif dismisses Indian allegations, says Pakistan won without Chinese or Turkish help

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected Indian claims that China and Turkiye helped Pakistan during the recent border conflict. He called the allegations a desperate excuse by India to cover its military and diplomatic defeat. Asif made it clear that Pakistan acted alone in the battlefield, relying entirely on its own military strength and strategy. […]

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4 d. ago Defeated India trying to pacify its domestic audience by blaming China: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected the top Indian Army officer’s claims about China’s ‘live [satellite] inputs’ to Pakistan during its recent conflict with India in May, saying such statements are aimed at pacifying the domestic audience. India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Rahul R Singh, claimed a day ago that Beijing provided real-time satellite […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan Gains Global Respect Through Military and Diplomatic Successes: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan has earned renewed respect both regionally and internationally. He highlighted the country’s military achievements and diplomatic progress as key reasons for this growing recognition. Khawaja Asif explained that Pakistan is now seen with new dignity and stature, largely due to the strong performance of its […]

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9 d. ago SCO proved world is listening to Pakistan, not India: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that Pakistan’s stance was recognized and upheld during the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where India was unable to assert its position. The minister stressed that Pakistan desires peace, but sustainable peace requires the resolution of longstanding disputes. Speaking to a private news channel, he said, […]

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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif blames KP government for failing to prevent Swat tragedy

SIALKOT – Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed deep sorrow over the Swat tragedy, saying there are no words to fully describe the pain caused by the incident. He offered condolences to the families of the victims while speaking to the media. Asif criticized the rescue operations, saying children drowned in front of […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif condemns rescue failure, expresses grief over Swat tragedy

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in Swat, stating that words cannot fully describe the enormity of the tragedy. Speaking to the media after offering condolences to the victims’ families in Daska, Asif described the heart-wrenching scenes where children drowned in front […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif’s address at SCO causes diplomatic isolation for India

QINGDAO: The Indian Defence Minister’s request to speak after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China, was rejected, highlighting further diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Khawaja Asif, during his address, presented evidence of India’s involvement in Pakistan’s internal matters, specifically referring to the terrorist […]

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1 week ago 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 […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan denies reports of Khawaja Asif meeting Indian counterpart at SCO summit

Amid speculation of a possible breakthrough in Pakistan-India defence dialogue, the Foreign Office has firmly denied that Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will hold a meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. Clarifying media reports, the Foreign Office stated that no bilateral engagement […]

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2 w. ago No meeting of India, Pakistan defence ministers scheduled on SCO sidelines

Settling dust on media speculation, the Foreign Office has clarified no meeting is scheduled between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh during Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The Foriegn Office said this in a statement confirming that Asif will participate in the SCO meeting in Qingdao, China, which began […]

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2 w. ago ‘Western hypocrisy prompted’ Zionist regime to aggression against Iran: Kh Asif

Defense Czar terms the International Atomic Energy Agency’s performance ‘tainted with hypocrisy and a selective approach’ Describes Iran’s approach as ‘very constructive,’ saying Tehran never sought confrontation ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday strongly condemned the Israeli aggression towards Iran and criticized the Western world’s “double standard,” saying that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s […]

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2 w. ago Khawaja Asif: Iran never started war, west fuels conflict with double standards

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly criticized Western countries for their “double standards” amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. He accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of biased and selective reporting. Asif declared Pakistan’s full solidarity with Iran following Israel’s unprovoked attacks on Tehran’s nuclear sites that began on June 13. Asif highlighted that […]

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2 w. ago PTI leaders criticise Khawaja Asif’s ‘hybrid system’ comment, call it an insult to democracy

Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) currently imprisoned have strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s description of the country’s political system as a ‘hybrid model.’ They say this term reflects a “show democracy” that does not represent Pakistan’s true democratic values. In a joint open letter from Kot Lakhpat jail, former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, […]

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2 w. ago ‘Hybrid governance model’ doing wonders for Pakistan, says Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has attributed Pakistan’s recent diplomatic, regional, and economic gains – including its strengthened ties with the United States – to what he described as the “hybrid model of governance.” In a post on X, Khawaja Asif called the meeting between US President Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir an “unprecedented development” […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s nuclear policy aims for defence, not regional dominance: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is strictly for defence and national security, not for asserting dominance in the region. He made the remarks through a post on social media platform X, stressing that the country’s capabilities are aimed at deterring threats, not provoking them. He further stated that Pakistan respects […]

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3 w. ago Kh Asif alerts world to Israel’s nuclear prowess amid Iran conflict

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the global community to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s nuclear arsenal, amidst Tel Aviv’s aggression against its neighbours in the region. Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, according to the US-based Centre for Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. There are multiple United Nations (UN) resolutions concerning Israel’s nuclear arsenal, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan avoids FATF grey list despite pressure from India and Israel: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday that Pakistan has successfully avoided being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, despite strong efforts by India and Israel to influence the outcome. In a post on social media platform X, Asif revealed that the FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) held […]

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