Khawaja Muhammad Asif

Pakistan defence minister says country in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after strikes

February 27, 2026 · World News

Pakistan’s defence minister has said the country is in “open war” with Afghanistan, after Islamabad launched airstrikes on Kabul as part of a wave of attacks across the…

Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups

October 20, 2025 · World News

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that his country’s fragile ceasefire agreement with Afghanistan depends on whether the latter reins in armed groups attacking across their…