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Khawaja Asif

Tracked across 20 events · 906 articles · First seen Apr 24, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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International
Impact: As Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif issued threats of military action against India if it violates the Indus Waters Treaty, escalating tensions between the two nations.
May 02, 2025 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: As Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif publicly confirmed that Pakistan's nuclear program would be available to Saudi Arabia under the new defense pact, clarifying the scope of the agreement.
Sep 19, 2025 · 8 articles
4 0
International
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, is a key figure in this event, providing interviews and statements regarding the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Sep 27, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: As Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif made controversial statements urging the 'United States' and 'Turkey' to 'kidnap' 'Benjamin Netanyahu', leading to his removal from a live broadcast.
Jan 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: As Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif made the provocative statement threatening to strike India — Kolkata, which escalated tensions with India.
Apr 07, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: As Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif admitted Pakistan's role in backing and funding terrorist groups, describing it as 'dirty work' for the United States and the West.
May 02, 2025 · 6 articles
6 0
International
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, issued a warning about the potential for 'open war' if peace talks with Afghanistan fail, highlighting the critical nature of the negotiations.
Oct 25, 2025 · 6 articles
4 0
Business
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister for Aviation, announced the resumption of International Airlines Group's direct flights to United Kingdom — London, crediting the government's efforts in achieving this milestone.
Mar 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, stated that Pakistan is prepared to respond if India attempts to create any situation, referencing past military encounters.
Apr 24, 2025 · 6 articles
4 20
International
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defense Minister, welcomed the lifting of the ban and attributed the initial ban to the 'baseless' remarks of Ghulam Sarwar Khan.
Jul 16, 2025 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, is mentioned for a separate instance of spreading false claims against India, contributing to the overall narrative of misinformation from Pakistan.
May 16, 2025 · 6 articles
8 -10
International
A series of high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, are underway in Islamabad to resolve a six-week-old conflict that has significantly impacted global energy markets and regional stability. The…
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, criticized Israel's strikes on Lebanon, causing diplomatic friction.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
4 0
International
Impact: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's defence minister, stated that the success of the country's weapons industry could transform its economic outlook.
Jan 07, 2026 · 9 articles
2 0
Domestic
Nov 27, 2025 · 6 articles
2 0
International
Dec 22, 2025 · 14 articles
2 0
Domestic
Jan 20, 2026 · 22 articles
4 0
Accidents
Feb 06, 2026 · 7 articles
4 0
International
Feb 01, 2026 · 9 articles
6 0
International
Feb 27, 2026 · 40 articles
8 0
International
Apr 08, 2026 · 20 articles
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