Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday (July 28) defended killing and firing at protesters in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) during polling. Justifying the governments crackdown, Asif said he views the protesters in PoK as enemies, just like India.&nbsp;"I put the protesters of Azad Kashmir in the same category as India and consider them also as enemies like India," the Pakistani defence minister said.&nbsp;This comes amid the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) saying at least 14 of its activists were killed and more than two dozen injured in clashes with law enforcement personnel during polling.&nbsp;Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won nine of the 13 seats in the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to preliminary results released by the region's Election Commission on Tuesday.<h2>‘Cosmetic exercise’, says India</h2>&nbsp;India does not recognise the elections, calling them an attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its illegal occupation of the region.&nbsp;India on Tuesday criticised the legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling the exercise a "cosmetic" attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its "illegal occupation" of the region.&nbsp;MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the regular media briefing while referring to the ongoing protests in PoJK. He said the demonstrations reflected widespread public dissatisfaction over governance and economic conditions.&nbsp;"The current cosmetic electoral exercise is nothing but an attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region. As we have stated earlier, the ongoing mass protest in PoJK, of which you are aware, is the direct consequence of economic exploitation, its denial of fundamental rights to the people and its administrative operations," said Jaiswal.&nbsp;

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won nine of the 13 seats in the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to preliminary results.

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday (July 28) defended killing and firing at protesters in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) during polling. Justifying the governments crackdown, Asif said he views the protesters in PoK as enemies, just like India. "I put the protesters of Azad Kashmir in the same category as India and consider them also as enemies like India," the Pakistani defence minister said. This comes amid the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) saying at least 14 of its activists were killed and more than two dozen injured in clashes with law enforcement personnel during polling. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won nine of the 13 seats in the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to preliminary results released by the region's Election Commission on Tuesday. ‘Cosmetic exercise’, says India India does not recognise the elections, calling them an attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its illegal occupation of the region. India on Tuesday criticised the legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling the exercise a "cosmetic" attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its "illegal occupation" of the region. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the regular media briefing while referring to the ongoing protests in PoJK. He said the demonstrations reflected widespread public dissatisfaction over governance and economic conditions. "The current cosmetic electoral exercise is nothing but an attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region. As we have stated earlier, the ongoing mass protest in PoJK, of which you are aware, is the direct consequence of economic exploitation, its denial of fundamental rights to the people and its administrative operations," said Jaiswal.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won nine of the 13 seats in the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to preliminary results.

PoK protesters 'enemies like India', says Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif amid widespread violence

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday warned that it would strike as deep as in Kolkata, the eastern Indian city near the border with Bangladesh, in any future conflict with India. Speaking to reporters in Sialkot, his hometown, Asif claimed that India is planning to stage a false flag operation to blame Pakistan and warned of a strong reaction in case of such a “drama”.He said, “If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata.”Asif claimed that India is planning to carry out a false-flag operation by using their own men or Pakistanis in detention, “by laying down some bodies somewhere and saying ‘they were terrorists and had done so and so’.”&nbsp;However, he did not provide any evidence in support of his claim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-new-air-defence-system-helped-down-us-jets-was-it-majid-verba-or-hq-9b-1775318968899">Iran says its new air defence system helped down US jets. Was it Majid, Verba or HQ-9B?</a>&nbsp;On Thursday, he had said that Pakistan’s response to any attack would be “swift, calibrated, and decisive.”Asif made the remarks after India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that any “misadventure” from Pakistan in the prevailing situation would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” response from India.The Pahalgam attack that took place on April 22 last year resulted in a four-day conflict between the two countries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant-hit-again-one-killed-building-damaged-1775307082648">Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, petrochemical units and cement plant hit in fresh wave of strikes</a>&nbsp;“The kind of insult they faced around a year ago […] the entire world, in fact, their own public, taunts them that they are five times larger than Pakistan in every aspect—population, resources, military, airforce,” he added.The minister asserted that the Indian leadership would keep facing such backlash “till the end of the world”.&nbsp;Referring to the ongoing Middle East crisis, Asif expressed hope that Pakistan’s efforts to mediate peace talks between the US and Iran would succeed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downgrade-from-regime-change-to-find-our-pilots-iran-s-speaker-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-mocks-us-over-downed-jet-1775237385567">Downgrade from ‘regime change’ to ‘find our pilots’: Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US over downed jet</a>&nbsp;“Pakistan is playing an important role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations,” the minister said.He added that Pakistan aims to promote “regional stability” and hopes the ongoing negotiations will lead to a resolution of disputes.&nbsp;“Repeated rhetoric reflects not strength, but visible strategic anxiety as the anniversary of the staged false-flag operation in Pahalgam approaches—an episode that failed to withstand international scrutiny and exposed New Delhi’s reliance on manufactured crises,” Asif had said in a post on X, while tagging Singh.

Referring to the ongoing Middle East crisis, defence minister Khawaja Asif expressed hope that Pakistan’s efforts to mediate peace talks between the US and Iran would succeed. Pakistan is playing an important role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, he said.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday warned that it would strike as deep as in Kolkata, the eastern Indian city near the border with Bangladesh, in any future conflict with India. Speaking to reporters in Sialkot, his hometown, Asif claimed that India is planning to stage a false flag operation to blame Pakistan and warned of a strong reaction in case of such a “drama”. He said, “If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata.” Asif claimed that India is planning to carry out a false-flag operation by using their own men or Pakistanis in detention, “by laying down some bodies somewhere and saying ‘they were terrorists and had done so and so’.” However, he did not provide any evidence in support of his claim.

Referring to the ongoing Middle East crisis, defence minister Khawaja Asif expressed hope that Pakistan’s efforts to mediate peace talks between the US and Iran would succeed. Pakistan is playing an important role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, he said.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif sparked a massive uproar after he referred the women parliamentarians of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as ‘garbage’.

He made the remarks while responding to criticism by parliamentarians, including PTI Senator Ali Zafar, of the government’s attempt to “bulldoze” bills in the parliament.

“Depraved women should not lecture on chastity,” Asif was heard saying during a live broadcast of the session.

After a woman parliamentarian responded, Asif said irrespective of what he says, they would use the “woman card”. “They will say, ‘We are women and how he is talking about us.’,” he added.

<h2>Remarks condemned&nbsp;</h2>

The minister then pointed towards of the PTI women lawmakers in the parliament and called them “remains” and “ruins” of Imran Khan.

“This is the garbage left behind” by the PTI chief, “which has to be cleaned”, he added.

The remarks drew strong condemnation from the PTI women lawmakers who demanded that Asif’s words be expunged from parliamentary records.

The defence minister, however, continued with his address amidst the protest, saying, “He (Imran) doesn’t have the courage to appear in courts today … And they defend him. How brave and courageous will be a person who is defended by women?”

Speaking after Asif, Senator Taimur said that only one’s moral character and conduct differentiated people.

“I was worried at the language being used by such senior political figures, I’ve never heard such words in my house.”

She said it was “sad” that fellow Members of the National Assembly had used words such as “garbage” and “barking”.

“We don't respect someone else when we don't consider our own self to be respectable,” Taimur added.

<h2>Words expunged&nbsp;</h2>

Following a massive outcry, the National Assembly speaker called for order in the House and the word ‘garbage’ was expunged, Dawn newspaper reported.

The PTI termed the remarks “absolutely shameful”, saying that the defence minister's remarks were a clear attempt to “depoliticise women”.

Notably, this is not the first time that Asif used derogatory terms against women.

In 2016, he was criticised for making offensive statements against then-PTI MNA Shireen Mazari during a National Assembly session.

In 2017, he also sparked an outcry after referring to Firdous Ashiq Awan, Former Federal Minister for Population Welfare of Pakistan, as the PTI's “newly acquired dumper," according to Dawn.

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Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif sparked a massive uproar after he referred the women parliamentarians of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as ‘garbage’.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif sparked a massive uproar after he referred the women parliamentarians of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as ‘garbage’. He made the remarks while responding to criticism by parliamentarians, including PTI Senator Ali Zafar, of the government’s attempt to “bulldoze” bills in the parliament. “Depraved women should not lecture on chastity,” Asif was heard saying during a live broadcast of the session. After a woman parliamentarian responded, Asif said irrespective of what he says, they would use the “woman card”. “They will say, ‘We are women and how he is talking about us.’,” he added. Remarks condemned The minister then pointed towards of the PTI women lawmakers in the parliament and called them “remains” and “ruins” of Imran Khan. “This is the garbage left behind” by the PTI chief, “which has to be cleaned”, he added. The remarks drew strong condemnation from the PTI women lawmakers who demanded that Asif’s words be expunged from parliamentary records. The defence minister, however, continued with his address amidst the protest, saying, “He (Imran) doesn’t have the courage to appear in courts today … And they defend him. How brave and courageous will be a person who is defended by women?” Speaking after Asif, Senator Taimur said that only one’s moral character and conduct differentiated people. “I was worried at the language being used by such senior political figures, I’ve never heard such words in my house.” She said it was “sad” that fellow Members of the National Assembly had used words such as “garbage” and “barking”. “We don't respect someone else when we don't consider our own self to be respectable,” Taimur added. Words expunged Following a massive outcry, the National Assembly speaker called for order in the House and the word ‘garbage’ was expunged, Dawn newspaper reported. The PTI termed the remarks “absolutely shameful”, saying that the defence minister's remarks were a clear attempt to “depoliticise women”. Notably, this is not the first time that Asif used derogatory terms against women. In 2016, he was criticised for making offensive statements against then-PTI MNA Shireen Mazari during a National Assembly session. In 2017, he also sparked an outcry after referring to Firdous Ashiq Awan, Former Federal Minister for Population Welfare of Pakistan, as the PTI's “newly acquired dumper," according to Dawn. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif calls PTI women lawmakers ‘garbage', draws flak

The US has received an apology from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party for claims that the cricketer-turned-politician's&nbsp;removal as prime minister was planned by the US. On the Pakistani local news show "Naya Pakistan," the defence minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Asif, made this claim. Additionally, he disclosed that Shehbaz Sharif's government had obtained documentation of PTI's apologies to Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, whom Khan had criticised for the purported foreign conspiracy.

Speaking during the Pakistani local Geo News programme "Naya Pakistan", the defence minister said, "We [the coalition government] have obtained all records regarding PTI’s apology to Lu. Evidence has been received regarding PTI leaders’ meeting with the US government where they tendered an apology."

He went on to say that although Khan had previously used anti-American chants at his public rallies, he is now "apologising for his faults." The PTI chairman, according to Asif, addressed a message to the US expressing his desire to "repair matters and his relationship with the superpower." 
 
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He also commented on the tape of Bushra Bibi, the wife of Imran Khan and a former first lady, that was leaked. Notably, she could be heard telling PTI's Dr. Arsalan Khalid to run traitor trends on social media in the recording that was leaked. Regarding these reports, Asif stated that the PTI might ask the court to have the audio that was released forensically verified by a third party.

According to the defence minister, Imran Khan is attempting to discredit institutions, now that he has lost the presidency and his cabinet was overthrown by the no-confidence vote. Asif continued, "He should be ashamed of making accusations against the institutions."

Asif responded to Imran Khan's "contradictory claims" about a foreign conspiracy, saying, "In the past, we too have criticised the institutions but never levelled accusations." He continued by claiming that he had previously loved all of the things he had been critical of while Khan was in charge.

Imran Khan had earlier demanded the firing of Donald Lu while speaking at a rally on June 6.

Imran Khan had made a jab at the Pakistani Army by saying, "We ask the neutrals... when your job is to safeguard the nation, and Donald Lu instructed our ambassador to remove Imran Khan when it was determined that this cypher had arrived... Was it not the responsibility of those tasked with defending the nation to put a halt to this plot rather than remain neutral when the National Security Committee claimed intervention occurred and sent a demarche to the US?

According to a study, Imran Khan's anti-American rhetoric and claims that the US is involved in a plot to remove him from office are harming relations between Pakistan and the west.

Pakistan’s economy is already facing a huge challenge, and the country often turns to Western-led multilateral financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

Given that Khan has resorted to the Washington-based IMF, which has given Pakistan 22 bailouts since 1958, for assistance with the country's economy, Islamabad's economic troubles require that it heal relations with the west.

Imran Khan, a former cricketer who is now a politician, made some provocative claims about Washington's alleged involvement in a "foreign conspiracy" to remove him from office. According to diplomatic observers, these claims may have a negative effect on bilateral relations and may cause US officials to be more cautious when dealing with Pakistani officials. 
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The US has received an apology from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party for claims that the cricketer-turned-politician's removal as prime minister was planned by the US. On the Pakistani local news show "Naya Pakistan," the defence minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Asif, made this claim. Additionally, he disclosed that Shehbaz Sharif's government had obtained documentation of PTI's apologies to Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, whom Khan had criticised for the purported foreign conspiracy. Speaking during the Pakistani local Geo News programme "Naya Pakistan", the defence minister said, "We [the coalition government] have obtained all records regarding PTI’s apology to Lu. Evidence has been received regarding PTI leaders’ meeting with the US government where they tendered an apology." He went on to say that although Khan had previously used anti-American chants at his public rallies, he is now "apologising for his faults." The PTI chairman, according to Asif, addressed a message to the US expressing his desire to "repair matters and his relationship with the superpower." Watch: He also commented on the tape of Bushra Bibi, the wife of Imran Khan and a former first lady, that was leaked. Notably, she could be heard telling PTI's Dr. Arsalan Khalid to run traitor trends on social media in the recording that was leaked. Regarding these reports, Asif stated that the PTI might ask the court to have the audio that was released forensically verified by a third party. According to the defence minister, Imran Khan is attempting to discredit institutions, now that he has lost the presidency and his cabinet was overthrown by the no-confidence vote. Asif continued, "He should be ashamed of making accusations against the institutions." Asif responded to Imran Khan's "contradictory claims" about a foreign conspiracy, saying, "In the past, we too have criticised the institutions but never levelled accusations." He continued by claiming that he had previously loved all of the things he had been critical of while Khan was in charge. Imran Khan had earlier demanded the firing of Donald Lu while speaking at a rally on June 6. Imran Khan had made a jab at the Pakistani Army by saying, "We ask the neutrals... when your job is to safeguard the nation, and Donald Lu instructed our ambassador to remove Imran Khan when it was determined that this cypher had arrived... Was it not the responsibility of those tasked with defending the nation to put a halt to this plot rather than remain neutral when the National Security Committee claimed intervention occurred and sent a demarche to the US? According to a study, Imran Khan's anti-American rhetoric and claims that the US is involved in a plot to remove him from office are harming relations between Pakistan and the west. Pakistan’s economy is already facing a huge challenge, and the country often turns to Western-led multilateral financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Given that Khan has resorted to the Washington-based IMF, which has given Pakistan 22 bailouts since 1958, for assistance with the country's economy, Islamabad's economic troubles require that it heal relations with the west. Imran Khan, a former cricketer who is now a politician, made some provocative claims about Washington's alleged involvement in a "foreign conspiracy" to remove him from office. According to diplomatic observers, these claims may have a negative effect on bilateral relations and may cause US officials to be more cautious when dealing with Pakistani officials. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Imran Khan’s party said 'sorry' to US for ‘conspiracy’ allegations, claims Pakistan Defence Minister

Pakistan Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir on Tuesday reacted to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that Pakistan<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-live-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-says-pakistan-will-pay-for-misadventure-32636"> would &quot;pay&quot; for the attack</a> on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu and said any act of aggression by India would be met with a proportionate response.

The defence minister also said&nbsp;Pakistan would &quot;defend robustly&quot; every inch of its soil.

&quot;Any Indian aggression, strategic miscalculation or misadventure regardless of its scale, mode, or location will not go unpunished and shall be met with an equal and proportionate response. We will defend robustly every inch of Pakistan&#39;s soil,&quot; Pakistan&#39;s defence minister said.&nbsp;

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharama said yesterday that Pakistan would &quot;pay&quot; for the attack on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu which led to the deaths of five soldiers and one civilian.

Pakistan &quot;will pay for the misadventure&quot;, said Sitharaman.&nbsp; 
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir on Tuesday reacted to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that Pakistan would 'pay' for the attack on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu

Pakistan Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir on Tuesday reacted to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that Pakistan would "pay" for the attack on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu and said any act of aggression by India would be met with a proportionate response. The defence minister also said Pakistan would "defend robustly" every inch of its soil. "Any Indian aggression, strategic miscalculation or misadventure regardless of its scale, mode, or location will not go unpunished and shall be met with an equal and proportionate response. We will defend robustly every inch of Pakistan's soil," Pakistan's defence minister said. Any #Indian aggression, strategic miscalculation or misadventure regardless of its scale, mode, or location will not go unpunished & shall be met with an equal & proportionate response. We will defend robustly every inch of #Pakistan's soil. ~Khurram Dastgir, Minister for Defence pic.twitter.com/EqfgiP0lHk — Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) February 13, 2018 × Dastgir was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune that India's statements yesterday were a knee-jerk reaction and were not backed by any substantial evidence. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharama said yesterday that Pakistan would "pay" for the attack on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu which led to the deaths of five soldiers and one civilian. Pakistan "will pay for the misadventure", said Sitharaman.

Any Indian aggression shall be met with proportionate response: Pakistan

Pakistan&#39;s defence minister Khurram Dastagir has warned India of a &quot;response&quot; in case of a &quot;misadventure&quot; by it.

Dastagir&#39;s remarks came during a Kashmir Solidarity Day gathering at the President House here on Monday which was hosted by President Mamnoon Hussain.

&quot;They (India) may have the right to start an (unprovoked)&nbsp;misadventure but the right to respond, at what level and with what magnitude will be reserved by us,&quot; The Express Tribune quoted Dastagir as saying.

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He also said that Pakistan was committed to the 2003 ceasefire agreement with India but said that it should not be interpreted as weakness to respond in case of a war.

&quot;Our commitment to abide by the ceasefire agreement is not a response limitation,&quot; the Defence Minister said.

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He claimed that the Indian forces were involved in crimes against humanity in Kashmir.

&quot;It makes it incumbent on me to demand that there must be an international enquiry to determine the exact spectre of the crimes being committed by the Indian forces in Kashmir,&quot; he said.

Speaking at another event, the defence minister said that Islamabad retains the right to decide the measure and modicum of response to ceasefire violations by India. 
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The warning was given by the Pakistan defence minister

Pakistan's defence minister Khurram Dastagir has warned India of a "response" in case of a "misadventure" by it. Dastagir's remarks came during a Kashmir Solidarity Day gathering at the President House here on Monday which was hosted by President Mamnoon Hussain. "They (India) may have the right to start an (unprovoked) misadventure but the right to respond, at what level and with what magnitude will be reserved by us," The Express Tribune quoted Dastagir as saying. Also read: Army hints at retaliatory action against killing of 4 soldiers by Pakistan He also said that Pakistan was committed to the 2003 ceasefire agreement with India but said that it should not be interpreted as weakness to respond in case of a war. "Our commitment to abide by the ceasefire agreement is not a response limitation," the Defence Minister said. Also read: Kapil always said life should be large and not long, says mother of Army captain killed in Pak firing He claimed that the Indian forces were involved in crimes against humanity in Kashmir. "It makes it incumbent on me to demand that there must be an international enquiry to determine the exact spectre of the crimes being committed by the Indian forces in Kashmir," he said. Speaking at another event, the defence minister said that Islamabad retains the right to decide the measure and modicum of response to ceasefire violations by India.

Day after India hints at retaliation, Pakistan warns it against any 'misadventure'