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
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 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Print PM gets trust vote to forestall removal by SC 180 lawmakers repose full confidence in his leadership Updated 28 Apr, 2023 01:08pm
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Print 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
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
Print 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
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 Pakistani delegation reaches Kabul to discuss ‘security-related matters’ Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is leading the delegation Updated 22 Feb, 2023 05:23pm
Pakistan 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
Print 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Print 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
Print 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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