ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again called on Afghanistan to take action against militant hideouts operating from its soil, warning that Pakistan will no longer tolerate terror sanctuaries across the border. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, Asif said that Pakistan has repeatedly raised the issue with Afghan authorities over the past … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy, Major General Hamid Mohammed Abdullah Al Rumaithi, met Pakistan’s top military leaders in Islamabad, where they discussed defence cooperation, regional security, and joint training. He was later awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by President Asif Ali Zardari. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General … Read more
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif filed a report with London police on Thursday following an alleged incident of harassment, verbal abuse, and knife threats. The minister reported facing “knife murder threats” and harassment during a train journey. According to Khawaja Asif, the incident occurred on November 11 at approximately 3:30 PM while he was traveling on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence and Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday, during a call on by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Ground Forces Commander of China, General Li Qiaoming, said that friendship with China was a corner-stone of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy based on convergence of views on regional and global issues. The Minister welcomed the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that those responsible for the events of May 9, which saw attacks on military installations including the General Headquarters (GHQ), will face legal repercussions in accordance with the law and the Constitution. In a video message, he affirmed that the nation will not tolerate any violation … Read more
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday informed the National Assembly that the Prime Minister’s letter for the appointment of new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has been communicated to the General Headquarters (GHQ) by the defense ministry. The process of appointment of new COAS will be completed in a couple of days, said the … Read more
