ISLAMABAD, April 10 -- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised the government of Israel, describing it as responsible for widespread violence in the region, including ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and previous conflicts in Gaza.

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In a statement shared on social media platform X, Khawaja Asif said that Israel is acting as a "source of suffering for humanity," alleging that it has carried out severe military actions resulting in civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. He linked the situation to broader regional instability, stating that innocent civilians have continued to bear the brunt of repeated cycles of violence.

The minister made the remarks whil...