ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the notification of appointment of new army chief will be issued by Nov 26. The sitting army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will …
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New Army Chief name will be announced by Wednesday, appointment process starting from Monday: Khawaja Asif
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the name of the new army chief will be announced by Wednesday (Nov 23) and from Monday, the process of selection of the …
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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirms upcoming amendments in Pakistan Army Act, links it with Supreme Court decision
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailOn Wednesday, the government first denied any changes to the army act, but defence minister confirmed it, nilly-willy, after observing a flood of tweets and posts on social media networks.
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Politics
Attempted assassination of Imran Khan is being utilised to “achieve political objectives”, Says Khawaja Asif
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailOn Friday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that Imran Khan’s attempted assassination was being used to “achieve political objectives.” He claimed that the matter was being moved in a direction …
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Khawaja Asif: Article 6 invocation was part of Supreme Court’s decision
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadKhawaja Asif believes Article 6 will not be initiated against PTI leaders, but the defence minister warns that PTI will have to pay a price for its actions. Asif slams …
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Early elections possible before appointment of new army chief in Nov: Khawaja Asif
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: Defence Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Asif has hinted at the possibility of holding general elections before the appointment of a new army chief. Khwaja Asif disclosed this in an interview with BBC …
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Khwaja Asif says SBP autonomy will be abolished through amendment in law
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailThe PTI government gave autonomous status to SBP in the wake of agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for securing $6-billion loan stalled programme.
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Lahore’s Accountability Court rejected a request by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) looking for a 15-day extension in Khawaja Asif’s physical remand. Rather, the court ordered a 14-day judicial remand. On …