Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is making all-out efforts to resolve the US-Iran dispute, with Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif adding that the next round of US-Iran talks is expected soon after a satisfactory first round.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended the country's solar policy in the National Assembly, addressing criticism over taxes and power costs.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India against planning a 'false-flag operation' to blame Pakistan. He stated that New Delhi would face a strong reaction if such an act were carried out.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed details of secret negotiations regarding Iran, stating that messages are being relayed through Pakistan, and warned that Israel is currently the biggest obstacle to peace in the Middle East. This comes as Pakistan's leadership continues to position the nation as a pivotal peacemaker amid the US-Iran conflict, holding crisis meetings to navigate the war on its borders.
Khawaja Asif said that despite Iran's readiness for agreement, "a war has been imposed upon them, and its agenda, orchestrated by the Zionists, includes bringing Israel's influence right up to Pakistan's border".
Sharing a long rant on social media platform X, Khawaja Asif said that the “Zionist” agenda was to bring Israel’s influence right up to Pakistan's border.
Israel has condemned remarks by Pakistan's Khawaja Asif, who described Israel as "evil" and a "curse for humanity," sparking an "outrageous" response and questioning Pakistan's diplomatic neutrality.
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Pakistan's Minister Khawaja Asif made a controversial "Kolkata" remark after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan against any "misadventure" that would invite "unprecedented and decisive" action.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reminded his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that the 'illusion of space for war between two nuclear states is inconceivable and has drastic consequences,' reacting to Singh’s earlier statements. Asif's remarks came as a 'calibrated' response warning before the Pahalgam Anniversary, following Singh's comments that any 'misadventure' from India's neighbor would invite 'unprecedented and decisive' action.
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An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following an earlier provocative suggestion by an Iranian scholar for such a transit fee to recover losses.
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Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif deleted a social media post on X in which he had referred to Israel as a curse for humanity, amidst speculation of external or internal pressure.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for provocative statements targeting Kolkata, warning Islamabad against repeating past mistakes, referencing the 1971 division of Pakistan.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a warning to India, stating that Pakistan would retaliate with strikes in 'future misadventures' and specifically mentioned Kolkata.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reminded his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that the 'illusion of space for war between two nuclear states is inconceivable and has drastic consequences,' reacting to Singh’s earlier statements.
Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the IRGC Navy Corps, responsible for the Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike near Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli officials and media claims, though there has been no official confirmation from Iranian sources regarding his death.
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ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif was the most vocal MNA during the second parliamentary year of the 16th National Assembly, speaking for five ...
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has unequivocally stated that the recognition of Israel is 'not on the cards at all,' ahead of the inaugural Board of Peace meeting.