Khawaja Asif warns of possible Indian false flag operation
- 04-Apr-2026
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday warned that India may stage another false flag operation. Speaking to the media in Sialkot, Asif said it would not be appropriate to comment on the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, as Pakistan is currently mediating negotiations. He added that Pakistan is playing an important role in facilitating dialogue […]
Netanyahu attacked Iran to divert global attention from Gaza: Khawaja Asif
- 04-Mar-2026
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said that Netanyahu has attacked Iran to divert international attention away from Gaza. He made these remarks on X amid heightened tensions in the region following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Asif said that by attacking Iran, Netanyahu sought […]
Iran war: Israel wants to extend its influence to Pakistan’s borders, says Khawaja Asif
- 03-Mar-2026
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that the Zionist agenda behind the Iran war includes bringing Israel’s influence right up to Pakistan’s border. He issued the remarks on X amid heightened tensions in the region following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He warned […]
‘Patience has run out, now it is open war,’ Khawaja Asif warns Afghan Talban
- 27-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday accused the Afghan Taliban of acting as a proxy for India and warned that Pakistan’s patience had run out, declaring that the situation had escalated into “open war.” In a statement posted on X, the minister said that after the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan, there […]
Khawaja Asif says nothing matters to PTI except its founder
- 26-Feb-2026
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a scathing attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, accusing it of failing to speak out against terrorism while prioritising political matters. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Khawaja Asif alleged that the KP government was focused on forming a “release force” yet remained silent against militants. He further […]
Khawaja Asif says ‘no progress’ in political dialogue
- 06-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that no serious progress made with regard to political negotiations, “In my personal opinion, it is mere talks limited to statements”, he said. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, Khawaja Asif denied any substantial progress towards talks. “I don’t know about the talks between the Speaker […]
DG ISPR used cautious language in press conference, says Khawaja Asif
- 06-Dec-2025
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) used cautious language. Speaking to the media in Sialkot, Khawaja Asif criticized remarks made by the sister of the founder of PTI in an interview with Indian media. He questioned whether “any patriotic Pakistani could adopt […]
Khawaja Asif dismisses rumours, says Chief of Defense Forces notification process initiated
- 30-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding the notification for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), clarifying that the process has already begun. In a statement posted on X, the minister said there was “unnecessary and irresponsible speculation” regarding the CDF appointment. “Please be informed that the process has […]
Israeli forces committing rampant ceasefire violations: Khawaja Asif
- 30-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday said that Gaza ceasefire agreement is being criticized as ‘one-sided’ owing to rampant violations by the Israeli armed forces which is killing Palestinians. In a post on social media platform X Khawaja Asif said that 352 Palestinians have been martyred since the ceasefire on October 10. The […]
Khawaja Asif slams PTI ‘runaways’ for undermining Pakistan’s interests
- 26-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders living abroad, accusing that they looted the country and are now leading a lavish lifestyle by exploiting overseas Pakistanis. In a statement posted on X, Khawaja Asif said those “who fled abroad” are attempting to damage Pakistan’s interests from overseas instead of confronting […]