A. Khurram Dastgir Khan
B. Khawaja Asif
C. Rana Tanveer Hussain
D. Pervez Khattak
Background about Pakistan’s Defence Minister
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is the current Federal Minister for Defence and a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N). He is one of Pakistan’s most experienced politicians and has previously served as Minister for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Water and Power, Sports, and Aviation.
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for Pakistan’s defence policy, civil-military coordination, defence administration, and supervision of the armed forces’ civilian affairs. As Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif works closely with the Prime Minister, military leadership, and the National Security Committee on defence and national security matters.
Important Key Facts about Pakistan’s Defence Minister
- Current Defence Minister: Khawaja Muhammad Asif
- Political Party: Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N)
- Current Term Began: March 2024
- Additional Portfolio: Aviation (during part of the current government)
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating national defence policies
- Coordinating civil-military affairs
- Supervising defence administration
- Managing defence-related legislation
- Representing Pakistan on defence matters internationally
- Coordinating with the armed forces
- Supporting national security initiatives
Exam Relevance: Pakistan Current Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Federal Cabinet, National Security, Armed Forces, CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, NTS, FIA, MOD, ASF.