Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that Zionism poses a threat to humanity and that a war has been imposed on Iran with the agenda of extending Israeli influence up to Pakistan’s borders.

In a statement posted on X, he warned that a joint agenda by Afghanistan, Israel, and India could be hostile to Pakistan, urging the nation to recognise and understand such conspiracies.

Khawaja Asif added that every calamity that has affected the Islamic world since the creation of Israel on Palestinian lands stems from the Zionist ideology.

He added that Zionism has controlled the global economic system for over a century and that major powers remain under its influence.

Paying tribute to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for conducting nuclear tests, he said that Pakistan is an atomic power and that the capabilities of the country’s armed forces are recognised worldwide.

He noted that Pakistan demonstrated its nuclear strength to the world, confirming its status as a nuclear state.

The minister prayed for the liberation of Palestine, adding that the security of Pakistan is paramount.

Khawaja Asif emphasised that unity across the Islamic world is essential at this time.