“How Can We Shake Hands With Those Whose Hands Are Stained With Our Blood?” — Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD (Muhammad Saleem ) — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday rejected calls for immediate dialogue with Afghanistan, asking rhetorically how Islamabad could negotiate “with those whose hands are stained with our blood,” in remarks reflecting deep public anger after recent deadly border clashes. Asif’s comments came amid one of the sharpest escalations…
