Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Khawaja Asif

'We will take it to Kolkata': Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warns India of strikes in 'future misadventures'

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata in the event of any “future misadventure” by India.

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

The Times of India

Imran Khan’s son calls for UN intervention to end father’s ‘torture’ in Pakistan

Kasim Khan says he has not seen his father in over three years

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz."

The Times of India

'Pakistan will turn into a vassal state': Khawaja Asif accuses Israel of 'orchestrated war' that could align India, Iran and Afghanistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged Zionists are orchestrating the Iran war to expand Israel's influence towards Pakistan's borders. He claimed Zionism has controlled global economics for a century, influencing every catastrophe in the Islamic world. Asif also stated Afghanistan, Iran, and India share an agenda of enmity towards Pakistan,…

The Times of India

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?

Euronews

Explosions heard in Kabul as Pakistan declares ‘war’ on Afghanistan

Pakistan has declared an "open war" on Afghanistan's Taliban government following an overnight escalation of military conflict. Pakistani forces conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia provinces, targeting what they described as Afghan military facilities. Thesstrikes were in retaliation for recent cross-border attacks by the Taliban, who had previously warned…

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'Used & threw us like toilet paper, we didn't learn': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif's big remark on US

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a…

The Times of India

'Physically handicapped': Khawaja Asif's brutal admission as Pakistan forces battle BLA

Pakistan's defence minister acknowledges the immense challenge of policing Balochistan's vast terrain. Security forces are battling a recent surge in militant violence. Authorities report killing 177 insurgents in counter-terror operations. The minister ruled out talks with groups responsible for civilian deaths. This highlights the ongoing security crisis in the region.

The Times of India

Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for deadly terror attack in Islamabad

Defence minister says country is in ‘state of war’ after suicide blast kills 12 and injures 27 outside court buildings

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement

The Independent UK

Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting

Afghanistan and Pakistan say they will respect a ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey

The Independent UK

Pakistan, Afghanistan Officials To Meet In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

International Business Times

Pakistan To Hold Talks With Afghanistan In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

International Business Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newslaundry

From patron to prey: The rise and fragmentation of Pak’s terror landscape

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks during a live news interview, that his country has been doing “dirty work” for the West for the last three decades, was a stunning admission on Islamabad’s long history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. A decade ago, former army chief and president…

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir

Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s military charges former spy chief over ‘political activities’

Lieutenant-General Faiz Hamid, under arrest since August, is the first spy chief accused of helping a political party.

Top News

Pakistan Urges Global Action On Gaza Crisis At UN Summit

Pakistan's leaders address UN on Gaza crisis, advocating for global intervention and ceasefire in conflict.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Does Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial?

Recent comments by a minister and the army indicate that Khan may face a military trial. What will that mean?

Al Jazeera

What’s behind Pakistan’s move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI?

Analysts say the move could have been triggered by recent legal wins for the PTI — but could backfire on the government.

Dynamite News

Imran Khan's PTI, Bilawal Bhutto's PPP to join All Parties Conference on op Azm-i-Istehkam

The operation aims to use the full spectrum of Pakistan's military, diplomatic, legislative, and socio-economic resources to decisively combat terrorism and extremism. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups

The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive.

The Hindu

India-Pakistan relations could be improved after Lok Sabha elections, hopes Pak Defence Minister

India-Pakistan ties: Pakistan's Defence Minister hopes for improved ties with India post-elections, amid strained relations over Kashmir and terrorism.

The Times of India

Security crisis in Pakistan: China halts work on 2 dam projects after deadly attack on engineers

In an expected response to escalating security concerns, Chinese contractors have paused construction on the Dasu and Diamer Bhasha dam projects in Pakistan. This decision came after a tragic incident this week, where a suicide bomber targeted a vehicle carrying Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver, resulting in six fatalities.…

WEKU

Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates

The security forces' action came after authorities demanded that Khan hand over dozens of protesters believed to have been among those who smashed and set fire to army installations last week.

1 2

People

Bilawal BhuttoZardari

Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Pakistan TehreekeInsaf

58 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.