Khawaja Asif Criticises Modi, Calls for Peaceful Relations Between Pakistan and India
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has levelled strong criticism at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that Modi now “even sees Pakistan and its armed forces in his dreams,” and that the prospect of a war with Pakistan has become a personal nightmare for him.
Asif said Modi’s recent aggressive statements are primarily aimed at appeasing his domestic voter base, noting that within India, opposition parties and citizens are openly critical of the Prime Minister’s approach.
The Defence Minister suggested that Modi’s rhetoric is a distraction from domestic political challenges. He emphasised that Pakistan’s nuclear capability is purely defensive and poses no threat to other countries, firmly rejecting any notion of nuclear blackmail. “Pakistan has fought wars only in self-defence and has always emerged victorious when forced into conflict,” he added.
Asif also accused India of supporting terrorism, claiming New Delhi backs proxy groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and the Taliban operating in Pakistan. He further alleged Indian involvement in terrorist incidents in both Canada and Pakistan, asserting that Pakistan has presented evidence of this to international forums.
The Defence Minister criticised Modi’s leadership, saying it has damaged India’s international standing and created opportunities for Indian opposition parties to regain influence. “Peace in South Asia is achievable if both countries act as good neighbours,” he said, adding that such cooperation could also spur economic growth in the region.
Earlier, Khawaja Asif strongly refuted claims made by Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh regarding Operation Sindoor. The Defence Minister dismissed reports of Pakistani jet losses as “implausible” and “ill-timed,” accusing India’s military leadership of covering up the “strategic shortsightedness” of Indian politicians, whom he described as “faces of monumental failure.”
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