Pakistani Minister Calls Madrassa Students “Second Line of Defense,” Sparking Outrage
Amidst escalating tensions with India, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared that madrassa students constitute the country’s secondary defense force. This announcement followed India’s drone strikes on Pakistani soil. Asif also offered a controversial explanation for the lack of Pakistani interception, contradicting earlier military claims. The minister’s statement has sparked international concern and criticism.
John Q. Hosedrinker