Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif justified the killing of 32 protesters in PoK, equating them to enemies like India amid escalating unrest in Rawalakot.
Asif's remarks come amid ongoing violence in PoK
Jul 29, 2026
01:21 pm
What's the storyPakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked another controversy with his recent comments on the violent crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He likened the protesters to "enemies like India."
His remarks come as fresh violence erupted in Rawalakot, PoK, where Pakistani forces have killed at least 32 Kashmiri protesters in two days.
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