Israel can’t attack ‘nuclear’ Pakistan: Khawaja ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has said that Pakistan is an atomic country and no one including... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 11:10am
World Japan’s Ishiba likely to name ex-Defence Minister Iwaya as foreign minister, Asahi says TOKYO: Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:15am
Print CRA on the cards to ensure transparency in imported coal pricing ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority (CRA) to ensure transparency in... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan Retirement age of judges: Govt poised to introduce legislation today: Asif ISLAMABAD: Amid rumours of constitutional amendments aiming to extend the retirement age of superior courts’... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan Gandapur spent whole night at ‘Kohsar Complex’: claims Khawaja Asif ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, Federal Minister for Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday claimed that... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Saudi Defence Minister discuss security, regional issues Prime Minister congratulates the Defence Minister on receiving Pakistan’s highest civil award Nishan-e-Pakistan Updated 24 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Defence minister steps up criticism of PTI SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the PTI has kept ‘terrorists’ in its defence line. “The... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Pakistan NA adopts Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2023 ISLAMABAD: After Senate, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, proposing ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Editorials Corps commanders’ meeting EDITORIAL: It’s important to consider the backdrop for a proper understanding of the most important signals to ... Published 21 Jul, 2023 07:08am
Pakistan Tajik Defence Minister meets with Khawaja Asif to discuss security cooperation Sherali Mirzo assures his government’s commitment and pledges to work with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:56pm
Pakistan Only IK responsible for May 9 violence, claims Asif SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the mastermind, planner and inventor of ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:15am
Pakistan Asif tells NA: US didn’t acknowledge Pak support against terrorism ISLAMABAD: After the US rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Khawaja... Published 24 Jun, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan Pakistan says US-India statement contrary to diplomatic norms The Foreign Office terms statement as 'unwarranted, one-sided, and misleading' Updated 23 Jun, 2023 10:38pm
Print Islamabad has no problem with US-India ‘nexus’: Khawaja Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Islamabad does not have any problem with the United States (US)... Updated 18 Jun, 2023 10:27am
Business & Finance There’s tax evasion of Rs500bn in real estate sector alone: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Wednesday said ‘elite capture’ is the root of all socioeconomic ills as... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan Asif raises concerns over nullifying IK’s arrest ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday raised concerns over the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify... Published 12 May, 2023 07:07am
Pakistan ‘Double standards’: Khawaja Asif criticises SC's order to release Imran Khan Defence Minister claims violence across the country took place at the behest of the PTI leader, but he wasn’t held responsible Updated 11 May, 2023 09:10pm
Pakistan Afghan delegation to visit Pakistan soon: Khawaja Asif Both sides will discuss issues including regional security and counter-terrorism measures Updated 07 Mar, 2023 06:41pm
Pakistan Asif, Blome discuss regional security ISLAMABAD: The Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, emphasised the importance of stable and prosperous Afghanistan for ... Updated 25 Feb, 2023 07:11am
Pakistan Suo motu notice of delay in Punjab, KP polls: PML-N leader urges CJP to constitute ‘full-court bench’ ISLAMABAD: As a nine-judge bench of the top court is set to take up a suo motu notice of delay in holding polls in... Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:23am
Pakistan Defence minister, ISI chief hold talks with Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday conveyed a “clear message” and its “deep concerns” to the interim Afghan... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Pakistan We must put our house in order, says Asif after Peshawar mosque bombing Defense Minister says we need to rise above political, religious, and sectarian differences to defeat the menace of terrorism Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:27pm
World Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will slash its army by a third to 135,000 personnel by next year and to 100,000 by 2030, the... Updated 13 Jan, 2023 02:41pm
Print PM picks Munir as COAS, much to IK’s chagrin ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi Thursday signed the summary and approved the appointment of Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad... Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:52am
Pakistan GHQ sends summary to MoD on top military appointments ISLAMABAD: GHQ has forwarded the summary for Selection of CJCSC and COAS, containing names of 6 senior most Lt Gens,... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 11:22am
Print MBS’s visit postponed due to PTI’s long march: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday claimed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to... Updated 14 Nov, 2022 10:11am
Pakistan Asif terms Nov ‘decisive month’ SIALKOT: November will be politically decisive month, as the country’s politics has reached to a critical point,... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan PML-N leaders irked by Aitzaz’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, along with other federal ministers, on Friday pushed back against PPP... Updated 15 Oct, 2022 09:47am
Pakistan Appointment of COAS to be ‘as per law’: govt ISLAMABAD: The Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, Wednesday, said that the appointment of the army chief will be... Updated 06 Oct, 2022 09:41am
Print PM to visit China in first week of Nov, says minister ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:50am