5 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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6 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’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 PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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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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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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Israeli politician threatens Pakistan’s nukes, faces strong backlash

Former Israeli Deputy Defence Minister Meir Masri has threatened Pakistan’s nuclear program in a post on social media. He wrote in Arabic and Urdu, saying Israel might move to dismantle Pakistan’s nuclear capability after its campaign against Iran. Though Masri holds no official role now, he remains an influential figure in Israel’s Labour Party and […]

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2 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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2 w. ago Operation rising lion: Israel’s strike on Tehran ignites a dangerous new Middle East War

At the heart of the complex and explosive politics of the Middle East lies the enduring enmity between Iran and Israel. On the dawn of June 13, 2025, Israel escalated this tension to an unprecedented height by launching extensive airstrikes on Iran’s capital Tehran and other crucial sites. This attack, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeted […]

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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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago ‘Pakistan will safeguard Iran’s interests’: Kh Asif urges Muslim nations unity against Israel

Defense Czar calls for a meeting of the OIC to launch an initiative that ‘manifests the unity of Muslim Ummah’ Warns if the Muslim world doesn’t act together, every country will eventually become a target Pakistan stands firm on its traditional stance, as it has neither recognized Israel nor established relations with it: Asif ISLAMABAD: […]

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3 w. 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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