14 m. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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30 h. 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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32 h. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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44 h. ago Pakistan says 700 army personnel killed in militant attacks in last 2 years

Around 700 army personnel have been killed in various militant attacks over the past two years, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Saturday, accusing India of supporting terror outfits in the country. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks since November 2022 in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and southwestern Balochistan provinces […]

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45 h. ago Chinese stance fails India’s ‘push for relisting’ Pakistan on FATF grey list

Turkiye and Japan also extend full support to Pakistan, undermining India’s effort Beijing’s envoy takes a firm stance in Pakistan’s favour, advocating for continued relief and acknowledging the country’s progress on FATF requirements PARIS: India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list […]

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52 h. ago Pakistan stays off FATF Grey List despite India’s desperate attempts

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan again escapes FATF Grey listing despite New Delhi’s persistent campaign to isolate Islamabad at global level. As

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53 h. ago India’s attempt to push Pakistan onto FATF grey list fails amid strong opposition

India made strong efforts to include Pakistan in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list during the recent FATF plenary meeting. Despite India’s persistent diplomatic push, these attempts were unsuccessful due to resistance from key member countries. During the meeting, the Indian delegation presented detailed arguments to place Pakistan on the grey list, accusing […]

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54 h. ago “Still ashamed”: Khawaja Asif calls Abhinandan’s release a national surrender

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan in 2019 a major mistake and a form of national surrender. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the decision hurt Pakistan’s military pride. He claimed it was made by former Army Chief General Bajwa in agreement with the then Prime Minister. The minister […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan defence minister warns Muslim unity crucial amid Iran

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday warned that if the Muslim world fails to unite and continues to

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55 h. ago India faces flight chaos as 6 countries shut airspace over Iran

India’s aviation sector has been hit hard after six countries shut their airspace due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The airspace closures followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s swift military response. In contrast, Pakistan saw limited disruptions, but Indian carriers suffered heavy delays and losses. During the crisis, 30 Indian flights […]

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68 h. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran and Iraq amid rising tensions

Pakistan has urged its citizens to reconsider travel plans to Iran and Iraq due to rising tensions after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned against unnecessary travel to these countries amid the unstable security situation. Citizens and pilgrims have been advised to exercise extra caution and carefully evaluate the risks […]

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3 d. ago Iraq and Jordan shut down airspace, UAE, India suspend flights amid Iran

DUBAI – A major regional disruption unfolded after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran which led to widespread airspace closures

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4 d. ago Bilawal Bhutto and Khawaja Asif express grief over India plane crash

Pakistani leaders have expressed deep sorrow over the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, shared a message of condolence on platform X. He said he was deeply saddened by the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad, which carried around […]

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4 d. ago Khawaja Asif slams salary hike for top parliamentarians, terms it ‘economic obscenity’

ISLAMABAD – Federal Defence Minister and senior PML-N leader Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised the substantial increase in the salaries

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6 d. ago Opposition bet on Pakistan’s default, says information minister Atta Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused opposition leaders of betting on Pakistan’s economic default, saying their negative expectations have proven wrong. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, he stated that Pakistan is now moving towards economic stability after narrowly avoiding default. He expressed optimism about the upcoming federal budget, calling it “one of […]

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1 week ago No decision on abrogation of any bilateral deal with India: FO

A Foreign Office (FO) official on Thursday said that no formal decision had been taken so far to abrogate any bilateral agreement with India in the wake of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying that the Simla Agreement was now inapplicable. “No formal decision on abrogation of any bilateral agreement with India has so far been […]

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1 week ago Pakistan will respond more strongly if war is imposed: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has said that the threat of war still exists, and if war is imposed, the entire nation will respond more strongly than before. Khawaja Asif made these remarks during an interview with a private TV channel. He stated that the Shimla Agreement is no longer relevant and that […]

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1 week ago Simla Agreement loses its sanctity due to India’s actions: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Thursday that the 1972 Simla Agreement, a key document between Pakistan and India, has lost its “sanctity” due to India’s unilateral actions. Asif pointed to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as one of the actions that undermined the agreement, which was intended to guide bilateral relations […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif declares Simla accord ‘defunct’, says LoC now a ceasefire line

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared that the Simla Agreement no longer holds any significance, and that the Line of Control (LoC) has reverted to its original status as a ceasefire line. Asif stated that the Simla Accord was strictly a bilateral agreement between Pakistan and India, with no involvement of the […]

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