Khawaja Asif

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister khawaja asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel, linking it to Iran negotiations.

The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

Congress slammed the Centre, accusing it of giving Pakistan a "clean chit" after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated terrorism lacks nationality or theology. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called this appeasement of the US and capitulation to China, questioning Pakistan's role in terror attacks. Singh's remarks were made at the SCO meet in Bishkek.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any attempt to create trouble would be met with a strong response. He highlighted India's enhanced military strength and its shift from import dependence to becoming a defence exporter. Singh's remarks come a year after the Pahalgam terror attack.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister khawaja asif for his provocative statement targeting Kolkata. Singh warned Islamabad against repeating past mistakes, referencing the 1971 division of Pakistan. This exchange follows Asif's threat to strike Kolkata if India launches a "false-flag operation."

Israel has criticised remarks by khawaja asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with Gideon Sa’ar also condemning the remarks.

Pakistan is hosting crucial indirect US-Iran talks to stabilize a ceasefire, but Iran's participation hinges on halting Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While Islamabad ramps up security, Tehran denies sending a delegation, citing the Lebanon conflict as a key obstacle.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Pakistan's threat to strike Kolkata. She criticized the PM for targeting Bengal during rallies but not addressing the specific threat, demanding his resignation. Banerjee asserted that threats to the state would not be tolerated.

Pakistan defence minister khawaja asif has said that the finance ministry has no funds for elections, ARY News reported.Asif made the revelation while addressing the international media in a joint press conference alongside Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

The Islamabad High Court today disqualified Pakistan's foreign minister khawaja asif as a member of the parliament because he holds an 'iqama', or a work permit, from the United Arab Emirates, reported Pakistani media.

Pakistan's Defence Minister khawaja asif alleged Zionists are orchestrating the Iran war to expand Israel's influence towards Pakistan's borders. He claimed Zionism has controlled global economics for a century, influencing every catastrophe in the Islamic world. Asif also stated Afghanistan, Iran, and India share an agenda of enmity towards Pakistan, urging citizens to recognize this conspiracy

Hours after the IHC verdict, the Election Commission of Pakistan had formally de-notified 68-year-old khawaja asif as a member of the National Assembly, leading to his ouster as the foreign minister.

Pakistan's defence minister khawaja asif has accused India's external intelligence agency RAW of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.

Pakistan's defence minister khawaja asif has urged former US President Donald Trump to mediate in easing tensions with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Asif praised Trump's past peace efforts, calling him a leader who stopped wars and welcomed his potential involvement in current negotiations. The minister also bizarrely accused India of sponsoring the Taliban and waging a proxy war against Pakistan.

A prominent Pakistani minister inaugurated a Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot. However, the brand later clarified the outlet was unauthorized. Social media users reacted with humor and criticism. Pizza Hut Pakistan has filed a formal complaint to address the trademark misuse. The incident highlights a significant lapse in verification.

Pakistan's newly formed 19-member Cabinet, including Ishaq Dar, khawaja asif, Mohsin Naqvi, Ahsan Iqbal, Shaza Fatima, Jam Kamal, and Aleem Khan, took their oath at President Asif Ali Zardari's House on Monday. President Zardari administered the oath. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had initially planned for a smaller cabinet, but more ministers will be added in the second phase, as reported by Geo News.

Addressing a news conference, defence minister khawaja asif said Chinese President Xi Jingping had extended an invitation to Sharif to visit China during a meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which concluded on Friday.