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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the country has been trying to live in good neighborly relations with Afghanistan for the past three years. However, he emphasizes that Pakistan has no interest in Afghanistan and that their relationship has not been as cordial as expected. In an exclusive interview with Geo News from Sialkot, Khawaja Asif further stated that the Afghan people have been treated with hospitality for the past 50 years, but that there is no more expectation to be met.
“We have been trying to resolve the issue through dialogue, but the situation has become unbearable. What they are holding onto is unacceptable, not only today but also in the past and in the future,” said Khawaja Asif.
The Defense Minister also expressed his concerns about the recent tensions between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance, stating that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is not normal. He suggested that if there were any disruptions in the supply chain, the consequences would be dire, including rising inflation.
Khawaja Asif urged the nation to pray for an end to the current tensions and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also emphasized that Iran is a brotherly country and that Pakistan is committed to its safety and security.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has announced that it will complete the construction of the flyover in Orangi Town within 100 days. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Salman Akram Raja, has condemned the recent attacks on women, stating that they have been the backbone of the party’s movement.
The Emirati Ministry of Defense has confirmed that there have been four fatalities in the UAE due to Iranian attacks, with victims including Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals. The MQM-Pakistan leader, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has stated that those who have politicized the issue have reached their end.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has accused the government of favoring oil companies over the people. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has released a special message on International Women’s Day.
In other news, the Islamabad police have launched a crackdown on organized crime and gangs, arresting four suspects. Operations against terrorism continue along the Afghan border, despite the challenges.
A weather forecast has predicted that the city of Islamabad may experience a dry spell in the next 24 hours. Deputy Commissioner Naeem-ur-Rehman has confirmed that the body of a fisherman who died in a tragic incident has been identified as Tayyab. Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran has not started a war, but has taken counter-measures against the attacks.
The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the country does not want to be involved in any conflict or tension. The Emirati Ministry of Defense has confirmed that there have been four fatalities in the UAE due to Iranian attacks, with victims including Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals.
In a related development, the UAE has warned its citizens in Dubai to refrain from sharing sensitive information on social media. Former cricketer Shahid Afridi has criticized the government for not reducing its expenses, stating that the people are suffering due to the rising cost of living.
