52 h. ago Indian air chief’s remarks a failed attempt to revive Modi’s politics: Kh Asif

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said that Indian Air Chief’s remarks was a failed attempt to revive Modi’s politics in India. In a post on social media platform X, the minister said, “after three months, the Indian Air Chief awoke from his deep slumber and suddenly thought that they had destroyed Pakistani […]

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3 d. ago Defence minister rubbishes Indian claims of downing Pakistan’s jets

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rejected claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India had shot down six Pakistani fighter jets during a conflict in May, calling the assertions “implausible” and “ill-timed.” “The belated assertions made by the Indian Air Force Chief regarding alleged destruction of Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor are […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan blasts India’s ‘Fake Jet’ kill claims, calls it Strategic Cover

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fiercely rejected India’s shocking claim that six Pakistani fighter jets were shot down,

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3 d. ago India’s jet kill claim is “comical fiction,” says Defence Minister

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 […]

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4 d. ago India halts US arms deals after Trump’s tariff hike on exports

India has paused new arms deals with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed harsh tariffs on Indian exports. The move signals growing tensions between the two allies. Officials in Delhi said a planned visit by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington has been cancelled. The visit was meant to finalize major defence deals. […]

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6 d. ago More than half of bureaucrats own property in Portugal, claims Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that “more than half the bureaucracy” of Pakistan has acquired property in Portugal, and aiming for citizenship. “More than half of the bureaucracy of our dear homeland has already acquired property in Portugal and is preparing to obtain citizenship,” he said in a post on X. “These are well-known […]

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6 d. ago Khawaja Aisf claims more than half of Pakistan’s bureaucrats purchasing properties in Portugal

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has levelled serious allegations against senior members of Pakistan’s bureaucracy, claiming that more

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6 d. ago Over half of Pakistan’s bureaucrats own property in Portugal

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that more than 50 percent of Pakistan’s bureaucrats have purchased property in Portugal and are now seeking citizenship there. He shared this information in a post on social media, raising serious concerns about the wealth and lifestyle of retired government officials. He further alleged that these senior bureaucrats have […]

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7 d. ago Govt ensuring safe, smooth travel for Arbaeen pilgrims: Khawaja Asif

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday assured the National Assembly that the government is taking all necessary measures to facilitate Shia pilgrims traveling to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen. Speaking in the National Assembly, he emphasized that the safety and convenience of the pilgrims remain a top priority, and relevant departments have been […]

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7 d. ago Balochistan mandated to operate flights from Quetta to Iran, Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims: Kh Asif

Defense minister says govt fully committed to ensuring safe, comfortable, and timely transportation for all Arbaeen pilgrims ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday asserted that the government was taking measures to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrim following a ban on overland travel, saying the Balochistan government has been directed to operate direct flights from Quetta to […]

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7 d. ago Govt approves Quetta flights for Arbaeen pilgrims amid road ban

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that special flights would be arranged for Arbaeen pilgrims this year. The federal government has directed the Balochistan government to operate direct flights from Quetta to Iran and Iraq. This follows a travel ban on road journeys due to major security threats. Every year, thousands of Shia […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Iran defence czars reaffirm commitment to strengthening security ties

Iran’s defense minister meets Defence Minister Kh Asif to discuss bilateral, regional issues DPM Dar meets Iranian counterpart Araghchi, discusses matters of mutual interest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran pledged to deepen defense cooperation and work together for regional peace and security during a high-level meeting in Islamabad, state media reported on Saturday. Minister for Defence […]

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3 w. ago Russia says it shot down 73 Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow

MOSCOW: Russian air defences destroyed 73 Ukrainian drones overnight, including three heading for Moscow, Russia’s defence ministry said on Friday. Most of the drones were downed over Russia’s southwestern regions, including 31 over the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, writing on Telegram, made […]

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3 w. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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3 w. ago ICC refuses to cancel Netanyahu arrest warrant amid Gaza probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel’s request to withdraw arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. In its latest ruling published on the ICC website, the court also turned down Israel’s appeal to halt the ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories. The […]

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3 w. ago 3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, […]

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3 w. ago Israel strikes key Syrian institutions in Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria’s capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, after the Syrian defence ministry and military headquarters were also attacked. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit near the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus, the state-run Alekhbariya channel reported on Telegram, after Israel’s military said it […]

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3 w. ago Imran, Sarwar committed ‘national crime’ against PIA, says Khawaja Asif

Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticized former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, accusing them of causing serious damage to Pakistan’s national airline, PIA. He said their actions turned the airline into a “graveyard,” and now it’s the government’s duty to determine how and why the bans were placed […]

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3 w. ago Israel’s ‘humanitarian city’ plan in Gaza faces heavy criticism

JERUSALEM – An Israeli proposal to create a “humanitarian city” in Gaza has sparked widespread political debate and international concern, with no concrete plan in place yet. Defence Minister Israel Katz floated the idea earlier this month, suggesting a relocation of around 600,000 displaced Palestinians to a new encampment in southern Gaza near the Egyptian […]

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4 w. ago Field Marshal, Indonesian delegation discuss defence collaboration, security dynamics

Indonesian Defense Minister lauds role of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism, reaffirms commitment to enhancing defense relations Gen Sahir Shamshad attends commemoration ceremony of 98th founding day of PLA of China CJCSC highlights China as a stabilizing factor in the regional security dynamics   RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General (retired) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defence of […]

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