New provinces should created if serve Pakistan interests, minister says
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has supported discussion on creating new provinces in Pakistan. He said new provinces should be created if they serve the country’s interests. The minister also called for a positive and healthy national debate on the issue. He urged political parties and citizens to participate in discussions about […]
On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that a video purporting to show Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan's progress to India's was "fake." The ministry clarified that Khawaja Asif did not make such a statement. The video, which appeared on the ministry's X account, seemed to be from a major news channel press conference.
In the video, Asif urged citizens to reassess the country's situation, noting the similarity in independence dates between Pakistan and India. However, he highlighted disparities in the two nations' development, such as Balochistan's loss, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's challenges, and AJK residents protesting for their rights. Conversely, Asif emphasized India's advancements in technology, infrastructure, and the economy, questioning whether Pakistan was truly a democracy.
Instead of blaming others, he suggested scrutinizing the government's policies. The video, circulating on social media, also caught the attention of Indian media, with News18 publishing an article about the supposed statement. The information ministry attributed the fake nature of the video, stating that Khawaja Asif had not made such a claim and urging the public to verify news from official sources before sharing.
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