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In 2018, the Trump Administration cut off aid to Pakistan.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pakistan-military-exclusive/exclusive-pentagon-cancels-aid-to-pakistan-over-record-on-militants-idUSKCN1LH3TA</ref>
In 2018, the Trump Administration cut off aid to Pakistan.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pakistan-military-exclusive/exclusive-pentagon-cancels-aid-to-pakistan-over-record-on-militants-idUSKCN1LH3TA</ref>
==Pakistan's FM Khawaja Asif: scandals and controversies==
Highlights. <ref>[http://disq.us/p/35h738v at EoZ]</ref>
-1. Disqualification (UAE work permit case, 2018).<ref>Dawn. (2018, April 27).
'Khawaja Asif disqualified under Article 62(1)(f), IHC rules 'with a heavy heart'.'
[https://www.dawn.com/news/1403994/khawaja-asif-disqualified-under-article-621f-ihc-rules-with-a-heavy-heart].</ref>
<ref>Dawn. (2018, June 1). 'SC disqualifies Khawaja Asif for life.'
[https://www.dawn.com/news/1411333].</ref>
-2. Arrest / assets beyond means case (2020–2021).<ref>Dawn. (2020, December 29). 'PML-N leader Khawaja Asif arrested by NAB.' [https://www.dawn.com/news/1598528].</ref>
-3. Sexist remarks backlash (2023).<ref>
BBC. (2023. Aug 1). 'The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister.' [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66368714].</ref><ref>The Express Tribune. (2023). 'Outrage over Khawaja Asif’s remarks about women.' [https://tribune.com.pk/story/2404826/outrage-over-khawaja-asifs-remarks-about-women]</ref>
-4. Election rigging allegations (2024).<ref>
The Economic Times. (2024. Feb 11). 'Pakistan: PTI-backed Independents move courts rigged poll counts.' [https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/pakistan-pti-backed-independents-move-courts-rigged-poll-counts/articleshow/107592891.cms].</ref>
-5. CNN interview / misleading claims controversy.<ref>
NDTV. (2025). 'Pakistan defence minister cornered on live TV over misleading claims on Operation Sindoor.' [https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/watch-pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-cornered-on-live-tv-over-misleading-claims-on-operation-sindoor-8361073].</ref><ref>
Firstpost. (2025. May 8). 'Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is a man of many blunders: Here's proof.' [https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/pakistan-khawaja-asif-operation-sindoor-controversies-blunders-defence-minister-profile-13886686.html].</ref>
-6. Statements on terrorism / ideology.<ref>
The Week. (2025, April 27). 'Pakistani defence minister says jihad was created by the West.' [https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2025/04/27/pakistani-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-makes-another-controversial-claim-jihad-was-created-by-the-west.html].</ref>
-7. Nuclear weapons statement controversy (2025).<ref>
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). (2025, April 30). 'Pakistani defense minister Khawaja Asif says we can use nuclear weapons when there is direct danger.' [https://www.memri.org/reports/pakistani-defense-minister-khawaja-asif-says-we-can-use-nuclear-weapons-when-there-direct].<ref>
-8. Middle East / Israel–Iran stance controversy (2025).<ref>
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). (2025, June 17). 'Pakistani defense minister Khwaja Asif: All Muslim countries should fight united against Israel.' [https://www.memri.org/reports/pakistani-defense-minister-khwaja-asif-all-muslim-countries-should-fight-united-against].</ref>
-9. Iran rhetoric / social media vulgar insult (2025).<ref>X. (2025, June 16). 'Post by @KhawajaMAsif.' [https://x.com/KhawajaMAsif/status/1934709023703531764] [https://archive.is/9K33l].</ref>
-10. Social media block in India (2025).<ref>
The Economic Times. (2025). 'Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif’s X account blocked in India.' [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/latest-news/pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-x-account-blocked-in-india/articleshow/120721268.cms].</ref>
-11. Threats toward India [pushing ‘false flag’ narrative] (Kolkata remarks, 2026).<ref>
The Times of India. (2026). 'We will take it to Kolkata: Pakistan defence minister warns India.' [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/we-will-take-it-to-kolkata-pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-warns-india-of-strikes-in-future-misadventures/articleshow/130032970.cms].</ref><ref>
The Economic Times. (2026). 'Pakistan minister pushes ‘false flag’ narrative after warning.' [https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/pakistan-minister-khawaja-asif-says-we-will-take-it-to-kolkata-pushes-false-flag-narrative-after-rajnath-singhs-stern-warning/articleshow/130034148.cms].</ref>
-12. Iran regime change / strategic encirclement comments (2026).<ref>
Organiser. (2026, March 6). 'Pakistan fears regime change in Iran as Khawaja Asif warns of strategic encirclement.' [https://organiser.org/2026/03/06/342905/world/pakistan-fears-regime-change-in-iran-as-khawaja-asif-warns-of-strategic-encirclement/].</ref>
-13. Anti-Israel vile remarks controversy (2026).<ref>
Israel National News. (2026, April 10). 'Fair mediator? Pakistani minister calls Israel ‘evil[sic]’ and ‘cancer[sic]’.' [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/425270].</ref><ref>Jerusalem Post. (2026, April 10). 'Israel a ‘curse[sic] for humanity,’ says Pakistan Defense Minister.'
[https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892559].</ref><ref>Khawaja Asif: scandals and con
X. (2026, April 9). Post quoting Khawaja Asif remarks on Israel. [https://x.com/idreesali114/status/2042328396831612942]</ref>
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