Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Coverage of Khawaja Muhammad Asif in the Nexus archive.
- PM Shehbaz directs completion of privatisation programmes according to agreed timelines
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed officials to complete the privatisation programme of state-owned enterprises within agreed timelines, emphasizing coordination among ministries. The meeting highlighted progress on privatising Pakistan International Airlines and First Women Bank, with upcoming deadlines for Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala Electric Supply Companies. Shehbaz stressed maintaining Zarai Taraqiati Bank’s focus on agricultural financing post-privatisation.
- Pakistan defence minister says Iran-US deal marks 'political demise of Netanyahu'
Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that an emerging Iran-US agreement could lead to the 'political demise of Netanyahu' and accused Israel of attempting to undermine the diplomatic process. He also criticized Western governments for supporting Israeli policies in Palestinian territories and Lebanon.