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'It's all over social media': Pakistan defence minister Khwaja Asif's bizarre response when asked for proof of downing Indian jet

IndiaTimes Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
Pakistan's defence minister, Khwaja Asif, faced scrutiny on CNN after claiming Pakistan shot down five Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. He cited social media as his source, drawing a sharp response from the anchor. This followed India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Phalgam attack that killed 26 people.
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News video: Pak Defence Min changes tone post Op Sindoor | After Nuclear threat now ‘Ready to wrap things...’

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After India's Operation Sindoor shattered terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif makes a stunning U-turn. Once threatening nuclear retaliation, Asif now calls for de-escalation, saying “If India backs down, we will wrap things up.” #OperationSindoor...

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