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‘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

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PTA: Govt likely to appoint Hafeezur Rehman as member admin

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired) as new Member...

Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am

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Bhutto’s ‘judicial murder’, disqualification of Nawaz, Gilani: Judiciary should be made ‘accountable’, Asif tells NA

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the judiciary should be made ‘accountable’ for...

Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am

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Judiciary should be held accountable for disqualifying Nawaz, Gilani as PM: Khawaja Asif

Defense Minister says no institution in the country has served the nation more than the parliament

Published 02 May, 2023 08:20pm

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Fawad claims Asif, Ahsan ‘sabotaging’ talks

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry Monday said PML-N bigwigs Khawaja Asif...

Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Oonth ke mounmein zeera

“Let the game begin.” “Excuse me?” “I said let the game begin.” “I had heard that expression in plural...

Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am

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PM gets trust vote to forestall removal by SC

180 lawmakers repose full confidence in his leadership

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 01:08pm

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Asif denies reports of talks with PTI

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif Wednesday said the government was not engaged in any...

Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am

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PM, others to take stock of security situation in camera

ISLAMABAD: After lawmakers from Waziristan vowed to resist any military “offensive” in their areas, Prime...

Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am

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Essential items: Govt vows to take strict action against smugglers

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday vowed to take strict action against those elements involved in smuggling of...

Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:49am

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SC should not get involved in politics: minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif on Thursday said that the Supreme Court should not get involved in...

Published 31 Mar, 2023 07:23am

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Taliban team may arrive soon to discuss security challenges

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Afghan Taliban’s interim government is expected to arrive in Islamabad soon...

Published 11 Mar, 2023 03:16am

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Afghan team likely to arrive soon for security talks: minister

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that a high-level Afghan delegation is expected to arrive ...

Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am

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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

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Consultation begins to revive stalled renewable energy projects

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated consultation for a way forward on dozens of stalled wind and solar...

Updated 26 Feb, 2023 09:57am

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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

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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

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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

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Pakistani delegation reaches Kabul to discuss ‘security-related matters’

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is leading the delegation

Updated 22 Feb, 2023 05:23pm

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Pakistan facing worst economic crisis in history: Bilawal

MUNICH: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan is facing the worst economic crisis in its...

Published 21 Feb, 2023 05:58am

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Treasury accuses Alvi of violating constitution

ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday accused President Dr Arif Alvi of...

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 08:57am

Opinion

Khawaja Asif puts the cat among the pigeons

Country’s defence minister and veteran politician Khawaja Asif deserves praise for telling the tough truth....

Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am

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Minister flays Sethi for TTP remarks

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Saturday censured Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi for his...

Published 19 Feb, 2023 03:19am

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Asif for national consensus

ISLAMABAD: With the increasing incidents of terror attacks in the country, especially the Monday’s ghastly suicide...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am

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Defence minister criticises ‘warmongering role’ of US

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Friday, alleged the United States’ involvement in “all the wars after...

Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:42am

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Appointment of caretaker CM: Asif denies allegations

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was making...

Updated 24 Jan, 2023 08:58am

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Rival camps finalise strategies for new bout of power struggle

LAHORE: The ruling alliance in Punjab (PTI & PML-Q) and joint opposition (PML-N-PPP) have finalised their...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

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Nawaz’s return home not conditional, says minister

LAHORE: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s return is not...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

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Early closure of markets announced

Markets to close by 8.30pm, wedding halls by 10pm; Punjab rejects plan, KPK is ambivalent
Prices of 20 essential medicines decreased

Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:40am

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Cabinet meeting: government announces measures to save energy

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says energy saving plan has been approved by cabinet

Updated 03 Jan, 2023 06:12pm