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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

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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

Pakistan

Asif tells joint session: All hostages freed and captors killed as CTD siege ends

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif informed National Assembly on Tuesday that the commandoes of Pakistan...

Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am

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Closure of shops by 8pm: Policy hinges on provinces’ nod of acknowledgement

Khawaja Asif says energy saving policy would be accorded final approval on Thursday

Updated 21 Dec, 2022 10:14am

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Energy saving plan: govt to seek provinces’ support for early closure of markets, restaurants

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says final decision to be taken on Thursday, stresses that few steps can help save billions of rupees

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 09:05pm

Pakistan

Imran tried to make institutions controversial, but failed: Asif

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that former prime minister Imran Khan attempted...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:00am

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Asif informs NA: Afghan govt apologises over Chaman incident

ISLAMABAD: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that the interim government in Kabul has apologised...

Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am

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Chaman attack: Khawaja Asif says Afghan govt has apologised for shelling

Defence Minister says provocation at Chaman was from the Afghan side

Updated 12 Dec, 2022 11:03pm

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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

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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

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PTI long march an attempt to influence army chief appointment: Shahid Khaqan

PML-N Vice President says only the prime minister has the right to this decision

Published 22 Nov, 2022 06:16pm

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Asif says PM has asked ministry to initiate process

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, informed the National Assembly on Monday that the Defence...

Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:32am

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Process for appointment of next COAS has begun: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says no summary has been received by government yet

Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:30pm

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Next army chief will be appointed by next week: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says name will be finalised after consultation with military leadership

Published 18 Nov, 2022 11:46pm

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Minister expresses ignorance about any changes in Army Act

ISLAMABAD: As the capital is abuzz with rumours about the government’s plan to amend the Pakistan Army Act (PAA),...

Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am

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Pakistan Army Act: Asif says no major changes under study

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said the government is not considering any major...

Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:19am

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IK’s politics revolves around fake narratives, claims Asif

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

Published 15 Nov, 2022 07:48am

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Asif says no consultation took place between PM, Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: In clear deviation from his previous stance, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that no...

Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am

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PM returns after visiting London

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday landed at Islamabad airport from London. PM Shehbaz Sharif was in...

Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am

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No discussions held between Shehbaz and Nawaz on COAS appointment, says Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says it is PM Shehbaz's discretion to appoint army chief

Updated 14 Nov, 2022 09:54pm