Khawaja Muhammad Asif

In a show of defiance, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif 's party appointed on Monday Khawaja Muhammad Asif, a trenchant critic of the military, as Pakistan's foreign minister. Incidentally, Asif is also infamous for his downright sexist and misogynist views.

Pakistan on Wednesday admitted for the first time that internationally proscribed terrorist outfits, such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed, were operating from within its territory, with foreign minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif calling for tougher action against these groups

Islamabad is open to using tactical devices — a reference to tactical nuclear weapons that Pakistan is believed to possess — against India if it feels its safety is threatened, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said in an interview to Pakistani TV channel SAMAA.

Pakistan on Wednesday admitted for the first time that internationally proscribed terrorist outfits, such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed, were operating from within its territory, with foreign minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif calling for tougher action against these groups.

An analyst said if the proposal for such a swap was confirmed by authorities in Kabul, it would mean a big success for Pakistan’s narrative about an alleged India-Afghanistan nexus to destabilise Pakistan.

In a setback to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), the Islamabad high court (IHC) on Thursday barred the country’s foreign minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif from holding public office for life. He was disqualified for concealing that he owned a UAE foreign work permit.

Amidst rising tensions, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned of an imminent Indian military incursion following the deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. India has blamed Pakistani militants for the attack, prompting strong reactions and calls for retaliation.

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif's remarks about Mahmud of Ghazni being 'merely a plunderer' have sparked controversy. His comments have initiated a domestic debate and strained relations with Afghanistan. This also questions the suitability of naming Pakistani missiles after historical figures who invaded India.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif's face was blackened with ink by a religious extremist when he was addressing his party's workers' convention in Punjab province of the country late Saturday night.

“We will respond to President Trump’s tweet shortly inshallah,” Asif tweeted minutes after Trump accused Pakistan of being deceitful. “We’ll let the world know the truth... the difference between facts and fiction,” he added.

Pakistan has called for an independent investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, denying any involvement and expressing concerns about escalating tensions. Pakistan's defence minister dismissed claims of Lashkar-e-Taiba's involvement, stating the outfit is contained. Amidst rising tensions, Pakistan welcomed Iran's offer to mediate, reaffirming its desire for regional peace and condemning terrorism.

Pakistan will take action against the US diplomat involved in a road accident that killed a motorcyclist in Islamabad recently, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.

A shoe was hurled at former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while he was addressing a gathering in Pakistan's Lahore on Sunday, the country's media reported. The perpetrator has been identified as a former student of the Jamia Naeemia seminary, where Sharif was scheduled to deliver an address, reported Geo TV.

Pakistan's defense minister threatened Israel that his country could use nuclear weapons after a fake news report that his Israeli counterpart had threatened "nuclear retaliation" for Islamabad's role in Syria against ISIS, highlighting the serious problem proliferation of fake news poses.

India acknowledged its extensive strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its recent strengthening, while commenting on the newly formed Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement. India hopes the partnership respects mutual interests, as the pact sparks speculation about Saudi access to Pakistan's nuclear capabilities amid Middle East tensions. The agreement, uniting Saudi finance and Pakistani military might, raises questions about regional security dynamics.

Pakistan should not buy electricity from India, Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed has told the government, days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif directed his power minister to visit India to address the severe energy crisis facing the country.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his water and power minister to India to address the severe energy crisis facing the country.

Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct flights to Europe after a four-year EU ban was lifted. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif highlighted the potential boost to the airline's operations and image. The first international flight from Gwadar's new Chinese-funded airport also took off to Muscat.

Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has called for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute through political and diplomatic means, a stance divergent from the approach the country’s army has employed so far.

Pakistan defence minister’s claim about the appointment of former army chief General Raheel Sharif as commander of the Saudi Arabia-led 39-nation (mostly Sunni) military alliance has sparked controversy in the country. Members of the minority Shia sect have questioned the decision.

Pakistan Army said in a statement on Tuesday that its director general of military operations (DGMO) has sought “actionable evidence” from his Indian counterpart about the charge that Pakistani troops killed and mutilated Indian soldiers.

The Haqqani network, which has a stronghold in Afghanistan, has been responsible for several terror attacks. The group was blamed for the 2008 bomb attack on the Indian mission in Kabul, which killed 58 people.

Pakistan's defence Minister warned of potential "open war" with Afghanistan if ongoing Istanbul talks fail to secure a lasting peace agreement. The discussions follow deadly border clashes, with both nations seeking to prevent a relapse into violence after the Taliban's 2021 takeover. An immediate ceasefire was reportedly agreed upon, but tensions remain high.