9 h. 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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3 d. ago Pakistan earns renewed recognition, respect both regionally and globally: Kh Asif

Defense minister says Pakistan’s constructive engagement, principled stance were acknowledged across SCO platform ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that Pakistan has earned renewed recognition and respect both regionally and globally, saying armed forces and diplomatic achievements have played a crucial role in “this great stature.” “Pakistan’s military achievements, diplomatic progress, and […]

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3 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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4 d. ago Iranian envoy hails Saudi support in cooling regional tensions

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ali Reza Enayati, praised Saudi Arabia for helping ease tensions and reviving talks between the two nations. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he likened the progress to successes that normally take years. Enayati also emphasized the strength and depth of the renewed relationship and its solid foundations. Enayati recalled that […]

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5 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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5 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago 71 killed in Israeli strike on Iran’s Evin prison as regional tensions boil over

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed that 71 people were killed when Israel targeted Tehran’s Evin Prison during a major airstrike on June 23. The attack marked a dramatic escalation, striking not just military or nuclear sites, but also one of Iran’s most symbolic detention centers. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the victims included prison […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan ‘net region stabiliser’ following Indian aggression: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday stated that Pakistan proved itself as a “net region stabiliser” after having repelled Indian military aggression twice and demonstrating its commitment to regional security. The remarks followed recent tensions between India and Pakistan over New Delhi’s allegations against Islamabad, without evidence, about a deadly […]

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7 d. ago Iran bans UN nuclear chief amid rising conflict with Israel and US

TEHRAN – Iran has officially barred Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a major move, Iran also removed IAEA surveillance cameras from several of its nuclear facilities, cutting off key international oversight. This step marks a sharp […]

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8 d. ago Bugti vows to present evidence of Indian interference at global forums

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has reiterated that Pakistan holds undeniable evidence of Indian interference in the region, which will be presented at international forums to highlight India’s destabilizing actions. Reacting on the social media platform X, Bugti commented on the diplomatic developments at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, where Pakistan scored a […]

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago US claims new refugee agreements with Guatemala, Honduras amid confusion

GUATEMALA CITY – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that Guatemala and Honduras have signed new agreements to accept asylum-seekers from other nations, offering them protection outside the United States. She said the deals are part of efforts to expand U.S. options for relocating migrants and reducing pressure on its asylum system. Noem […]

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8 d. ago India urges permanent solution to border dispute with China at SCO meet

NEW DELHI – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a “permanent solution” to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ summit held in Qingdao on Thursday. Singh emphasized the need […]

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9 d. ago Lt Gen Asim debunks Ajit Doval’s allegations as ‘bundle of lies’

Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt Gen Asim Malik silenced India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval with his well-argued observations as they came face to face at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) meeting of NSAs in Beijing, China. During his speech, Doval referred to Operation Sindoor as an action against terrorists, and levelled baseless allegations […]

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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9 d. ago Russia urges Iran to keep working with UN nuclear watchdog amid rising tensions

Moscow has called on Iran to continue cooperating with the UN’s nuclear watchdog despite new tensions in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the statement on Thursday after Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This bill followed recent Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran’s […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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