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May 10, 2025 7:37 AM - Connect Newsroom

'War is certain now', Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif a statement

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He also said that if India likes Pakistan's firing so much, then we will fulfill your wish at the place, time and manner of our choice.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that war between India and Pakistan is certain now. In a TV interview, on the question of war, he said that there is no other option other than this.

Along with this, Army Spokesperson Ahmed Chaudhry today said that the Indian government is involved in funding terrorists. It is encouraging cross-border terrorism. India is also running many terrorist camps.

He also said that if India likes Pakistan's firing so much, then we will fulfill your wish at the place, time and manner of our choice.

Meanwhile, amidst the war situation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved two packages of 2.3 billion dollars (20 thousand crore rupees) for Pakistan.

Of this loan, $1 billion (Rs 8,500 crore) will be disbursed immediately under the Extended Fund Facility (EFA), while $1.3 billion (Rs 11,000 crore) will be disbursed in installments over the next 28 months.

The Pakistan government said on Friday that it had shot down 77 Indian drones. The government also said that 31 people have been killed and 57 injured in Indian attacks so far.

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