Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has criticised Israel, describing it as “evil and a curse for humanity”, prompting a swift response from Israel. The remarks come as Israeli air strikes continue in Lebanon, amid ongoing disagreement over whether the country is covered by the broader ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, brokered by Islamabad, which is preparing to host talks between the two sides on Saturday. In a post on X, Asif accused Israel of “killing innocent civilians”, saying the violence began in Gaza, then spread to Iran, and has now reached Lebanon. He stressed that the bloodshed continues unabated, in one of Pakistan’s strongest statements since the war began. READ: Pakistan’s premier assures ‘highest support’ to US, […]

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