Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif: 'All Muslim Countries Should Fight United Against Israel'; We 'Are Standing By Iran In Every Way'; Urdu Daily: 'Pakistan Has Announced The Protection Of Iranian
On June 15, Roznama Ummat, which leans toward Pakistani military and jihadi groups, noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on the phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed Pakistan's complete support for Iran, saying: "Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Iran on Israel's unprovoked and unjustified aggression."
The Roznama Ummat report also quoted from an address by Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif to the National Assembly in which he called upon Islamic nations to unify and fight against Israel. "If the Muslim world does not unite today and we remain silent, then everybody's turn [to be targeted by Israel] will come," he said.
The next day, on June 16, IRNA also reported on an interview that Khwaja Asif gave to Al-Jazeera in which the Pakistani defense minister said: "The Zionist regime is a rogue entity governed by lawless individuals and has no legitimacy in Palestine until the two-state solution is realized."
"Tehran – IRNA – In a speech, Pakistan's Defense Minister [Khwaja Muhammad Asif] emphasized his country's full support for the Islamic Republic of Iran against the aggressions of the Zionist regime."
Following are excerpts from the Roznama Ummat report:[1]
"Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Called Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian On The Phone And Said That Pakistan Stands In Complete Solidarity With Iran On Israel's Unprovoked And Unjustified Aggression"
"Pakistan's Announcement For The Protection Of Iranian Interests In Every Forum
"Islamabad (Ummat News): Pakistan has announced the protection of Iranian interests in every forum. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the phone and said that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Iran on Israel's unprovoked and unjustified aggression. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israeli attacks against Iran in his telephonic conversation with the Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
"Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the Israeli attack is a violation of Iran's autonomy and regional stability; the Israeli attack is a complete violation of the United Nations Charter and international laws. The prime minister said that Iran has the right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter; Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the government of Iran and its brotherly people.
"The prime minister expressed heartfelt condolences to the Iranian president over the loss of precious lives in the attacks and said that Israel's provocation and mobilization is a serious threat to regional and international peace; Pakistan is ready to play its role for the promotion of peace in the region.
"According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Iranian president thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the support and solidarity with Iran in the time of difficulty. The Iranian president especially thanked the Pakistani prime minister for supporting Iran in the UN Security Council. The Iranian president said that this [support] mirrors the close and brotherly relations between the two countries.
"The Iranian president informed the prime minister about Iran's perspective on the crisis with Israel and stressed the need for the international community and Islamic countries to work jointly to face these challenges. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the prime minister and the Iranian president agreed to keep in close contact."
Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif: 'We Will Guard The Protection Of Iranian Interests, Iranians Are Our Brothers, Their Joy And Sorrow Is Shared'; ' The Unity Of The World Of Islam Should Be Seen At This Time'
"Meanwhile, Defense Minister Khwaja Asif has said that all Muslim countries should fight united against Israel because if the Muslim world does not unite today, then everyone will be targeted. Addressing a session of the National Assembly, he said that a war is underway between Iran and Israel at this time and Israel attacked Iran on the previous night, targeted its military installations, and martyred its military leadership; Israel [sic] is not alone in this whole situation.
"He said that Iran is our neighboring country with whom there are centuries-long relations; there is historical relationship with Iran; in these trying times, [we] stand by Iran in every way. We will guard the protection of Iranian interests: Iranians are our brothers, their joy and sorrow is shared. Israel has targeted Yemen, Iran, and Palestine; the world of Islam must be unified. If the Muslim world does not unite today and we remain silent, then everybody's turn [to be targeted by Israel] will come.
A screenshot of the Roznama Ummat report
"He said that a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should be called; all Muslim countries should fight united against Israel; children are being martyred in Palestine; Islamic countries are silent. A strong voice is emerging in the world against Israel; the non-Muslim people of the Western world are protesting against Israel; the consciences of non-Muslims are waking up but those of Muslims are not.
"Khwaja Asif said that Pakistan has stood strong from Day One on its standpoint, neither recognizing Israel nor establishing relations with it. During the past few years, some Pakistani-origin [persons] have gone to Israel, I will not go into the details of if they went and who aided them. He said that the unity of the world of Islam should be seen at this time; some Muslim countries have relations with Israel; relations with Israel in the Islamic world should be cut off; Israel's hands are colored with the blood of Muslims; this hand should be abandoned; Muslim countries should jointly develop a strategy with which Israel can be fought…"
Following are excerpts from another report published by IRNA on June 16:[2]
Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif: "We Declare Our Full Solidarity With Our Brothers In The Islamic Republic Of Iran And Are Ready To Defend Them"; "The Zionist Regime Is A Rogue Entity Governed By Lawless Individuals And Has No Legitimacy In Palestine"
"Pakistan's Defense Minister: We Stand By Iran And Are Ready To Defend It In International Forums
"According to IRNA on Monday [June 16], Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated in an interview with Al-Jazeera Mubasher: We declare our full solidarity with our brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran and are ready to defend them in all international organizations and forums.
"He added: The Zionist regime is a rogue entity governed by lawless individuals and has no legitimacy in Palestine until the two-state solution is realized. The Pakistani defense minister emphasized: 'We have no relations with Israel, and the Islamic world must review its relations with this regime because it poses a serious threat to regional security.'
"Last Saturday, the Pakistani defense minister also condemned the terrorist attacks by the Zionist regime in Iran during a public session of the country's parliament, stating that Pakistan stands alongside the Islamic Republic of Iran and will continue to cooperate with it in international forums.
"Emphasizing the necessity of unity within the Islamic world against Israel, he added that Pakistan will defend Iran's interests.
"Also, representatives of Pakistan's Senate and National Assembly passed separate resolutions in the ballot chamber condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran, while simultaneously declared their solidarity and support for the government and nation of Iran.
"According to IRNA, on the morning of Friday, 23 of Khardad, 1404, [Solar Hijri, i.e., June 13, 2025], following a terrorist attack by the Zionist regime on Tehran and a number of cities in the country, a number of military commanders, scientists, and civilians were martyred.
"Following this crime by the Zionist regime, the Supreme Leader of the Revolution stated in a message to the great nation of Iran: 'The regime must await a severe punishment. The powerful hand of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not let it go, God willing.'"
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