Khawaja Asif
Profile
Khawaja Muhammad Asif is a senior Pakistani politician currently serving as the Minister of Defence and Minister of Aviation. A prominent member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), he has represented Sialkot in the National Assembly since 1993. Throughout his extensive career, he has held various federal cabinet portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Water and Power, and Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources. Educated at the London School of Economics, Asif is a former banker who transitioned into politics following his father's death in 1991. He is known for his influential role in national security and foreign policy, frequently addressing regional tensions and advocating for a financially independent Pakistan.
Details
- Born
- 1949-08-09 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
- Education
- Cadet College Hasan Abdal; Government College University, Lahore; University Law College, Lahore; London School of Economics
- Career
- Banker
