*ISLAMABAD (Web Desk)* – Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif hasfirmly rejected circulating rumours on social media that he has resignedfrom his position, terming the claims “baseless” and “fabricated.”
The controversy began when X (formerly Twitter) user Zubair Ali Khanalleged in a series of posts that Khawaja Asif had submitted hisresignation following public backlash over the arrest of Sialkot’sAdditional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) on corruption charges.According to the user, Asif had purportedly demanded the release of theADCR or the acceptance of his resignation. The posts further claimed thathe withdrew the resignation after meeting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif in Murree.
The allegations quickly gained traction online, prompting a swift responsefrom the Defence Minister. Taking to X, Khawaja Asif rubbished the claimsand clarified that no such resignation had been submitted. “With apologies,this gentleman is expressing his wishes — not facts,” Asif wrote in astrongly worded post. He also shared a screenshot of the original claimwith a bold red “FAKE” stamp over it.
The episode comes just days after Khawaja Asif stirred controversy bystating that over 50 percent of Pakistan’s bureaucracy reportedly ownsproperty in Portugal and may be seeking foreign nationality — a claim thatdrew sharp criticism from civil servants and government circles alike.
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Khawaja Asif’s firm denial appears aimed at quelling any politicalspeculation amid ongoing challenges faced by the government, particularlysurrounding governance and accountability issues.