Zionism is a Threat to Humanity, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD — In a stern address shared on social media on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif launched a scathing critique of “Zionist ideology,” characterizing it as the hidden hand behind the disasters currently befalling the Islamic world. His remarks come as regional tensions reach a boiling point following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and ongoing clashes on Pakistan’s own western border.

The “Zionist Hand” and Global Control

Khawaja Asif argued that the “destruction” seen across the Middle East—from Palestine to the current war in Iran—is part of a century-long agenda.

• Economic Hostages: He claimed that Zionism has controlled the global economic system for a century and that “great powers” (referencing the U.S. and its allies) are effectively “hostages” to this influence.
• Targeting Iran: Asif noted that despite Iran’s recent openness to negotiations, war was “imposed” on them. He alleged the ultimate goal of the current offensive is to bring Israeli influence directly to Pakistan’s borders.

Pakistan’s Nuclear Shield

Reflecting on the country’s security in an era of regime changes and preemptive strikes, the Defense Minister paid tribute to Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence:

• The Blessing: “May Allah shower His blessings on all those who played a role in making us a nuclear power,” he stated, crediting the scientists and leaders who conducted the 1998 tests.
• Sovereignty: He emphasized that Pakistan’s nuclear status and the strength of its armed forces are the only reasons the country remains sovereign while other nations in the region face fragmentation.

The “Triple Threat”: Afghanistan, Iran, and India

In a controversial analysis of Pakistan’s regional standing, Khawaja Asif warned of a “single-point agenda” shared by neighboring rivals:

• Encirclement: He alleged that Afghanistan, Iran, and India are working on a coordinated plan to “surround Pakistan with enemies from all sides.”
• Feudal State: The Minister warned that the goal of this “eternal enemy” conspiracy is to degrade Pakistan into a “feudal state” with insecure borders.
• National Unity: He urged all 250 million Pakistanis to set aside political and religious differences to recognize this “existential threat.”

Call for Islamic Solidarity

The Defense Minister concluded with a prayer for the “unity and understanding” of the Muslim Ummah, specifically calling for:

• The Liberation of Palestine: Reaffirming Pakistan’s traditional stance.
• Internal Vigilance: Urging the Islamic world to “recognize its enemies” before more nations are destabilized.

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Pakistan’s “Open War” with Afghanistan

Asif’s comments on regional “encirclement” coincide with a deteriorating situation on the Durand Line:

• Active Combat: Pakistan remains in a state of “Open War” with the Afghan Taliban, having launched multiple airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar over the last 72 hours.
• Casualties: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that 352 Taliban operatives have been killed in recent operations.

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