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- Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has responded to the criticism of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in the Natio.
- While addressing the National Assembly on Thursday, Khawaja Asif responded to the objections raised by Maulana Fazlur Rehman a day ago. Maul.
- Maulana Fazlur Rehman had said that the absence of Pakistan's representation and relevant ministers on such an occasion raises many question.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has responded to the criticism of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in the National Assembly and said that the meetings held in Tehran were not related to any defense agreement or defense meeting, so his presence there was not necessary. He said that no defense deal was under consideration and no country's defense minister was part of the process.
While addressing the National Assembly on Thursday, Khawaja Asif responded to the objections raised by Maulana Fazlur Rehman a day ago. Maulana Fazlur Rehman while addressing the House on Wednesday raised the question that an important meeting related to defense issues is being held in Iran, but the Defense Minister of Pakistan is not participating in it. He said that the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs are present in the House while the Minister of Interior is sitting in Tehran.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman had said that the absence of Pakistan's representation and relevant ministers on such an occasion raises many questions. During his speech, he also quoted some sentences of Khawaja Asif's 2014 speech.
In response to this address today, Khawaja Asif said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman's objections are not based on facts.
He responded to the objections raised about his absence in Tehran, saying that the activities there were not part of the mandate of the Ministry of Defense, so his presence was not necessary. According to him, Field Marshal Asim Munir was there in connection with efforts to reduce tension and peace in the region.
