Asif blames ex-COAS Bajwa for Taliban resurgence

Asif blames ex-COAS Bajwa for Taliban resurgence

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday questioned the rationale behind the decision of then prime minister Imran Khan, army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI chief Faiz Hameed during the PTI tenure to settle the Taliban elements in Pakistan. Talking to the media persons at the Parliament House, the defence minister said that terrorism was a global issue that must be tackled collectively, and stressed that Pakistan was the front line state in th…

Bajwa must explain resettling militants in Pakistan: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks during a session of the National Assembly, on January 12, 2025. — Facebook/@NationalAssemblyOfPakistanDefence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to be questioned over the resettlement of militants in Pakistan,...

Pakistan's Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Visited Parliament House

Pakistani cricketer Haris Rauf visited Parliament House on Thursday, where he met Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. The two had a private discussion in the minister’s chamber for nearly two hours. Rauf’s visit has led to speculation about its purpose. While he was there, he also explored the historical areas of Parliament House, which further raised curiosity among fans and media. Rauf is currently part of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming tour of …

Defence Minister: Bajwa Must Be Questioned on Resettling Terrorists in Pakistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has questioned why former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa resettled terrorists in Pakistan, saying that he should be asked as former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid is already under arrest. Speaking to the media at Parliament House on Thursday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized that terrorism is a […]