Islamabad, May 13 – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has sharply criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him as "the most widely known terrorist in the world" and making serious allegations against him.
In an interview aired on Geo News on Monday, Asif alleged that India has been exporting terrorism internationally, citing recent developments in Canada as an example. “India is not only promoting terrorism domestically but has also extended these activities internationally,” he said. “Even in a country like Canada, they are targeting Sikh community leaders.”
The remarks come amid renewed military and diplomatic tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Asif asserted that Pakistan had secured gains on diplomatic, military, and psychological levels amid the ongoing standoff, which reportedly intensified earlier this month.
Asif also accused India of aiding banned militant groups operating inside Pakistan, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). “India has long been involved in destabilizing Pakistan by supporting these terrorist outfits, particularly along our western borders,” he said. “For over two decades, they’ve funded and backed these groups to create chaos inside Pakistan.”
Touching on a recent speech by Prime Minister Modi, Asif suggested the Indian leader appeared to be under pressure. “His words reflected the signs of defeat,” he claimed, adding that Modi’s acknowledgment of unresolved issues like Kashmir and terrorism was a “positive indication” for Pakistan.
He further claimed that Modi is losing support among the Indian public. “The Indian public is starting to rise against him,” he said, asserting that Pakistan will ensure all fundamental issues, including Kashmir, are placed on the table in any future dialogue.
Asif alleged that during a Pakistani counter-offensive launched on May 10, Indian military infrastructure was directly targeted, and said the rising tensions compelled India to reach out to five nations in a bid to broker a ceasefire. “The fact that India reached out so quickly shows they understood the seriousness of the situation,” he said.
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Disclaimer: The statements made by Khawaja Asif reflect his personal views and allegations. The Indian government has not issued an official response to these claims as of this publication.
The ongoing war of words between the two countries underscores the deepening hostility that continues to define India-Pakistan relations, particularly against the backdrop of long-standing disputes over Kashmir and regional security.
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