Tag: Khawaja Asif
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Khawaja Asif hints at possibility of deal after Bushra Bibi’s release
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested on Tuesday that Imran Khan’s wife’s recent release from prison and departure to Peshawar were not usual developments, hinting at a “behind the scene story.” Asif also posted a message on his social media account saying that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, had “tricks” to make…
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PTI postponed rally out of ‘fear of rejection’, says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) postponed its August 22 rally in Islamabad due to “fear of rejection” by the people. Khawaja Asif claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan would not have cancelled the rally if it was going to be successful. And to protect the image of its popularity,…
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Khawaja Asif thinks Imran Khan’s trial will be in military court
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan’s former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s trial will be open in a military court if it is connected with the May 9 riots. Talking on Shahzeb Khanzada’s talk show on Geo News, Asif said, “We don’t have any precedent that any general’s military trial was held in…
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No, Khawaja Asif, there are no global firewalls to restrain social media
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that safety firewalls are being implemented to ensure checks and balances on uncontrolled social media sites. He made this statement during his appearance on the talk show ‘Faisla Aap Ka’ with journalist Asma Sherazi. ‘’Everything will be fine after some days,’’ he said. Khawaja Asif added that developed, democratic…
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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Khan can do anything to get back to power: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently commented on the Geo News programme about former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s admission of calling the protests outside GHQ, saying, “This is just the first step by Khan towards apology.” Asif stated, “They [PTI] are very sharp, they can do anything to return to power. They will even touch their…
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Khawaja Asif says Fitch report has credibility; ‘People ready to join technocrat govt’
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has disclosed that there are rumours of suspending the elections in the country, and the government would defend such a situation if it arises. Speaking to Geo News, Asif stated, “There is an uncertain environment in the country, in which the politicians as well the judiciary are responsible.” He also…
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Khawaja Asif supports phone tapping to deal with terrorism in country
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif strongly supports intelligence agencies tapping the phones of citizens, stressing that it is necessary at the moment to fight terrorism in the country. On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub criticized tapping citizens’ mobile phones. “We are in the midst of war against terrorism. I will support phone…
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PM Shehbaz arrives in UAE on important visit
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a one-day-long visit to hold discussions with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding the shared interests of both countries. The vice president and Chairman of the Presidential Court of the UAE, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received PM Shehbaz at…
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Politicians criticise, reject recent leaked property records
Zulfiqar Ali Badr, spokesperson for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that the Dubai properties of the former Foreign Minister and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari are declared before the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The spokesperson said, “The entire world knows that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari…