Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has lashed out at PTI founder Imran Khan for his continued silence on key national and international matters, including the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, devastating floods in Pakistan, and the sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers in the fight against terrorism.
Taking to his X handle, Khawaja Asif questioned Khan’s priorities, alleging that the former prime minister remains preoccupied with his own comforts and personal grievances while ignoring pressing matters of public and national interest.
“Since Imran Khan lost power, countless events have unfolded in Pakistan, the region, and around the world,” Asif wrote, citing atrocities in Gaza, Pakistan’s historic victory against India in the recent war, catastrophic floods, and the martyrdom of Pakistani soldiers in the fight against terrorism.
Asif also claimed that Israel had launched an attack on Qatar, asking: “Have you seen a single message from Imran Khan expressing solidarity with the oppressed in Gaza, congratulating our military, or offering condolences to the families of our martyrs?”
He further lambasted Khan for focusing instead on his personal struggles behind bars. “What we do hear from him is constant complaints: about not getting desi chicken, being in solitary confinement, the lack of gym equipment, and the absence of a treadmill,” he said.
“Instead of addressing national issues, his statements revolve around not being allowed to meet political workers or his wife,” Asif remarked. “These petty complaints only reveal a man’s true priorities and stature.”
In a scathing critique, the Defence Minister called on Khan to show leadership, even if only occasionally. “Don’t always talk about trivial matters — people begin to see your real worth. You claim to be a leader of the Muslim Ummah, then at least condemn the actions of your former in-laws in Palestine. Say a few words of sympathy for flood victims. Offer a prayer for the martyrs of the homeland.”
He concluded: “If you truly possess any leadership qualities, now is the time to display them. Stop wasting time on meaningless chatter.”
