By Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lashed out at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declaring that “Modi has finally been cut down to size” following India’s electoral setbacks and perceived regional failures.
Asif stated that leaders like Modi endanger not just their own nations but global peace. He compared Modi’s leadership to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying both have destabilized their regions through extremist policies. “People like Narendra Modi bring ruin upon their countries and the world when they come to power,” Asif remarked, adding, “Modi now sees his political demise looming — and in many ways, it has already happened. The Indian public is still in shock at what has transpired.”
Referring to Pakistan’s recent gains in cyber and digital warfare, the Defence Minister claimed that the Pakistani military and cyber units had achieved “remarkable success against India,” and asserted that the scale and precision of these actions were unprecedented. “Our armed forces, and even our youth, have made history in the realm of modern warfare,” he said, hinting at both institutional and informal digital campaigns that have challenged Indian narratives online.
Turning to domestic matters, Asif also commented on a recent statement made by Aleema Khan, sister of the PTI founder. He suggested her tone implied a possible search for reconciliation. “There’s a subtle hint in her words — perhaps a desire to explore a path forward. It’s worth considering what she and others in PTI really want,” Asif noted.
