NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that madrasa students would serve as the nation’s second line of defence in the event of war with India, asserting their religious connection makes them suitable for deployment. This comment followed his controversial remarks about the failure of Pakistani forces to intercept Indian drones, which he claimed was a strategic decision to avoid revealing military positions. Asif has faced criticism for his reliance on social media as evidence for military claims, including the assertion of downing Indian jets during recent conflicts.
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