Begging Bowl to Selling Jets: Pakistan Defence Minister's 'Miracle Plan' to Ditch IMF Draws Mockery

Begging bowl to selling jets: Pakistan Defence Minister's 'miracle plan' to ditch IMF draws mockery

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has become a laughing stock over his latest remarks about Islamabad’s “strategy” to get rid of IMF loans. This time, Asif has made a claim that might leave even economists stunned. He said that demand for Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet is increasing “like a storm” after Operation Sindoor, and that Pakistan will become so capable that it will no longer need to beg the IMF for financial assistance. Notably, Isl…

Surge in defence orders could end Pakistan’s reliance on IMF, says Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan is witnessing a surge in demand for its defence equipment, especially aircraft, following the country’s bout with India last year. He indicated that if all pending military orders are fully materialised, the country may no longer require assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Our bout with India last year came as a blessing, as our honour and prestige have increased,” s…