Tag: Khawaja Asif
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Pakistan Condolences After Indian Pilot Death at Dubai Air Show
Pakistan Condolences Highlight Subdued Rivalry in Tragic Moment The aviation community in South Asia was jolted by a fatal crash during the Dubai Air Show, leaving the Indian Air Force (IAF) bereaved and drawing statements of condolence from abroad. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly extended sympathies to the IAF and the family of the…
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Khawaja Asif: Imran Khan Was Under Army Influence; New Judicial Transfer Law Aligns with Global Standards
Overview of the Claims In a recent series of statements, Pakistani opposition leader Khawaja Asif asserted that former prime minister Imran Khan remained under the influence and control of General Bajwa and the former head of Pakistan’s intelligence services, Faiz Hamid, during the PTI government. Asif’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about civil-m military relations…
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Khawaja Asif Says PTI Governance Was Under Military Oversight, Calls New Judicial Transfers Law Aligned with International Standards
Overview: A Contested Narrative on Governance and Judicial Independence Pakistan’s political climate remains heated as senior opposition figure Khawaja Asif asserts that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s PTI government operated under the de facto oversight of top military commanders, including Gen Bajwa and Lt. Gen Faiz Hameed. In a recent statement, Asif claimed that the civilian…
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Talks Are Over: Pakistan Suspends Afghanistan Peace Negotiations Amid Rising Tensions
Background: The pause in talks The dialog between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aimed at easing decades of tension and reducing cross-border violence, has reached an abrupt standstill. On Friday, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that the peace negotiations have been suspended, with no concrete plan for a fourth round of talks. He described the process…
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Talks are over: Pakistan suspends Afghanistan truce negotiations as tensions rise
Overview: Talks halted amid growing tensions Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that the long-running peace negotiations with Afghanistan have been suspended, with no plan for a fourth round of talks. Describing the situation as a complete deadlock, Asif said the discussions have entered an indefinite pause. The move marks a sharp turn in efforts…
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Pakistan delegation heads to Istanbul for talks with Afghan Taliban: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan Sends Delegation to Istanbul for Taliban Talks Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Wednesday that a high-level delegation has departed for Istanbul to engage in discussions with representatives of the Afghan Taliban. The talks come amid heightened tensions and evolving regional dynamics, with Pakistan seeking to secure commitments on border security, provide a…
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Pakistan to continue anti-terror ops despite Kabul claims
Pakistan pledges ongoing anti-terror operations despite Afghan claims Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to decisive anti-terror operations and vigilant border security, brushing aside recent statements from Kabul that it says are misleading and unfounded. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Islamabad would continue its actions against terrorism and cross-border threats, regardless of commentary from the…
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Pakistan pledges to press on with anti-terror ops despite Kabul’s claims, says Khawaja Asif
Pakistan vows continued anti-terror operations despite Kabul’s statements Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed recent remarks from the Afghan Taliban as “misleading and malicious” and reiterated that Pakistan will persist with its robust anti-terror operations and cross-border security measures. In a reaction to Kabul’s claims, Asif underscored that Islamabad’s strategy remains focused on eliminating terrorism…
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Pakistan Vows to Sustain Anti-Terror Ops Despite Kabul’s Claims, Says Khawaja Asif
Pakistan Vows to Persist with Anti-Terror Operations Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has publicly rejected recent statements from the Afghan Taliban, labeling them as misleading and malicious while affirming that Islamabad will press ahead with its stringent anti-terror measures. In a defense briefing and subsequent media interviews, Asif underscored that cross-border threats will remain a…