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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

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Martyrs are collective assets of nation: PTI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday said that the martyrs are the collective assets of the nation,...

Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am

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PIACL sell-off plan termed ‘priority’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence, Defence Production and Aviation Khawaja Muhammed Asif on Thursday said that...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:56am

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Asif assails MPs for getting ‘dictation’ from Bajwa, Faiz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Asif lamented that the parliamentarians had to...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am

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Political stability termed a sine qua non of economic stability

SIALKOT: Former defence minister and central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khawaja Muhammad Asif ...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am

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Shehbaz, not Nawaz, will be PML-N’s candidate for premiership: Asif

LAHORE: Signs of formation of a coalition government at the federal level have emerged, as indicated by senior PML-N...

Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am

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Probe into TLP protest: Defence secy writes letters to Army, Air and Naval chiefs?

ISLAMABAD: Defense Secretary Lt Gen Hamood uz Zaman Khan (retd) is said to have written letters to the defence...

Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am

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Caretaker PM Kakar wasn’t picked by establishment: Khawaja Asif

Says allied parties wanted to pick someone who could ensure transparent elections

Published 16 Aug, 2023 09:56pm

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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

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Caretaker prime minister: Only politicians on PPP-PML(N) shortlist for slot

LAHORE: Consultations are going on among coalition partners of the incumbent government for the caretaker setup,...

Updated 30 Jul, 2023 09:52am

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Classified information disclosure: Senate passes bill proposing up to 5 years in jail

ISLAMABAD: Amidst strong protest by different parliamentarians from treasury and opposition benches, the Senate,...

Updated 28 Jul, 2023 02:36pm

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Asif asks Kabul to dismantle TTP safe havens

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday voiced grave concerns over the existence of safe havens for...

Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:25am

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Afghanistan not fulfilling its obligations as neighbour: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says neighbouring country not safeguarding Doha peace agreement

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:16pm

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Petition seeking dissolution of PTI filed in SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to declare the acts of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), its chairman,...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am

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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

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Miftah resigns as general secretary of PML-N Sindh

Former finance minister says decision driven by upcoming reorganisation of the party structure

Published 24 Jun, 2023 03:16pm

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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

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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

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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

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Remarks against VCs: Khawaja Asif tenders apology

ISLAMABAD: A day after vice-chancellors (VCs) strongly protested against Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am

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Higher education institutions: PPP MNA expresses concern over defence minister’s remarks in NA

KARACHI: Nafisa Shah, a member of the National Assembly (MNA) from the Pakistan Peoples Party, expressed her grave...

Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am

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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

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NA demands trial of May 9 rioters under Army Act

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday passed a resolution demanding the trial of May 9 rioters which also...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am

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Seat adjustment with IPP quite possible: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) could make seat...

Published 10 Jun, 2023 05:01am

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‘CJP must distance himself from audio leaks case,’ insists Asif

ISLAMABAD: After the top court of the country stopped the proceedings of the audio leak commission and issued ...

Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am

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Imran will face military courts for planning May 9 attacks: Rana Sanaullah

Interior minister says the plan PTI chief devised to target military installations and then executed is a military case

Published 30 May, 2023 09:29pm

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Budget FY2023-24: PM not putting economic slump into perspective?

Constitutes a nine-member committee to propose pro-poor measures in Federal Budget 2023-24

Updated 29 May, 2023 12:48pm

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Govt says mulling banning PTI

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is under...

Published 25 May, 2023 06:27am

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Asif says 'new military courts' will not be created for May 9 perpetrators

Defence minister says the courts are present and they have been working for the past 75 years continuously

Updated 21 May, 2023 10:56pm

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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