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Imran Khan Used Hostile Language Even During War With India, Says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accuses PTI founder Imran Khan of using hostile language even during the war with India, calling his conduct “anti-Pakistan.” He says politics must not come at the cost of national honour.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-06
Imran Khan Used Hostile Language Even During War With India, Says Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday launched a strong verbal attack on PTI founder Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister continued to use “bad language” even during the recent war-like escalation with India, and claimed that his conduct reflected “the identity of an enemy of Pakistan.”

Speaking to the media in Sialkot, Asif said that while Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) had exercised restraint in his public statements, he himself was free to respond forcefully. “I have the liberty that I can answer his brick with a stone. If Imran Khan adopts such behaviour, similar language will be used,” he said.

Criticism of Imran Khan’s Sister’s Statements

The defence minister also criticised comments made by Imran Khan’s sister in an interview with Indian media. Asif questioned how any Pakistani could speak in such a manner. “She is apolitical, but what she said to the Indian media — can any Pakistani do that? Does she have no relationship with this soil?” he asked.

“A Party That Didn’t Stand With the Nation”

Referring to recent tensions with India, Asif said the nation had stood united during the conflict, with “our friends and brothers” supporting Pakistan. However, he claimed that one political party — the PTI — had failed to show national solidarity.

“The founder of PTI speaks on everything; why did he not speak at that time?” he said. “He kept using wrong language even then. He kept targeting the army leadership even during the war.”

Asif questioned how “those whose language does not even protect a martyr” could claim to represent Pakistan. “Their identity is that of the enemy of Pakistan. How can they call themselves Pakistanis?” he added.

"Do Politics, But Don’t Tarnish Pakistan"

The defence minister said that political expression and protest were legitimate rights but must not undermine Pakistan’s dignity. “If you want to do politics, then do it — protest, do everything — but do not tarnish the land of Pakistan, the honour and importance of Pakistan.”

He said that criticism of the military had existed in the past, but it should never cross the lines of national loyalty. “We also criticised the army in the past,” he said. “But raise your voice in favour of our Mujahideen and martyrs. Do not raise your voice in favour of the Taliban. Do not support terrorists, do not talk about love with them, do not pay extortion.”

Asif’s remarks underscore the deepening political divide as Pakistan faces mounting security and political challenges, with government officials continuing to accuse PTI leadership of adopting rhetoric that undermines state institutions.
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