Khawaja Asif

Indus Waters Treaty in interest of both India and Pakistan: Pak Minister Khawaja Asif

India and Pakistan must respect the landmark Indus Waters Treaty as it is in the interest of both countries, Pakistan's Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif said on Monday.

Mar 20, 2017, 20:27 PM IST

Pakistan's Defence Minister admits Hafiz Saeed a serious threat to country

Pakistan has said Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been listed under an anti-terrorism law, can pose a "serious threat" to the nation and was thus placed under house arrest in the country's "larger interest".

Feb 21, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Pakistan inducts 16 new JF-17 Thunder jets to air force

Pakistan today inducted 16 new JF-17 Thunder jets jointly manufactured with China to its air force with the Defence Minister asserting that the country was ready to safeguard borders against any aggression.

Feb 16, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Pakistan Air Force acquires 16 new JF-17 Thunder jets

The Pakistan Air Force has acquired 16 new JF-17 Thunder jets. Radio Pakistan reports that the fighter aircraft will be added to the fleet of 14 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force.

Feb 16, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Pak's Raheel Sharif appointed chief of Saudi-led Islamic military alliance

Pakistan's recently retired army chief General Raheel Sharif is all set to head a Saudi Arabia-led 39-nation Islamic military coalition formed to combat terrorism, country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said today.

Jan 07, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Pakistan says focus to remain on India border under Qamar Javed​ Bajwa

The US embassy in Islamabad, in a statement, welcomed Prime Minister Sharif's appointment of Bajwa.

Nov 28, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

No shift in Pakistan's defence policy: Minister Khawaja Asif

There will be no immediate shift in Pakistans military policy under the new army chief, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, Geo News reported.

Nov 28, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Pak's loudmouth Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's meek response – 'Will respond next time'

He said that the Pakistani forces are well equipped to take on the Indian soldiers if they dare to carry out such operations on its territory again.

Sep 29, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Pakistan's Defence Minister calls woman lawmaker​ a 'tractor trolley', sparks furore

Shireen Mazari told Defence Minister Khawaja Asif that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will not stay mum.

Jun 08, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Pakistan can defend itself from Indian aggression: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself from any Indian aggression, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif asserted on Thursday.

Nov 26, 2015, 20:43 PM IST