Khawaja Asif addresses military's role in KP mineral licensing
Most outlets reported that Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denied military involvement in seeking mineral licences in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ARY News and Hum News English led with his rejection of claims about military interest in the region’s mineral resources, while Daily Times additionally noted his statement that most licences were issued under the PTI government. The framing varied slightly, with Daily Times placing more emphasis on the political aspect of licence issuance.
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Khawaja Asif rejects claims of military interest in KP mineral resources
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday rejected allegations that Pakistan's armed forces were seeking control of mineral resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), claiming that military institutions had received only one mining licence in the province, while thousands were issued during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) governments. On October 11, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari, ac...
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Khawaja Asif says PTI issued most KP mineral licences
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) issued most mineral licences in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during its tenure. He also said military institutions had no direct role in the sector’s licensing process. Speaking at a press conference in Sialkot, Asif shared figures showing a rise in mineral licences over several years. According to him, […]
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Khawaja Asif denies military seeking mineral licences in KP
Khawaja Asif clarified that no military institution is currently under consideration for mineral licences in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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