Govt mulls over punitive action against IK for damaging country's security, integrity: Khawaja.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said the government was mulling over a punitive action against PTI chief Imran Khan for damaging national solidarity, security and integrity for his vested interests.

Talking to media outside the Parliament, the Defence Minister clarified that no one had the right to harm the country's prestige and honour.

Khawaja Asif said, "Imran Khan has committed a crime against the state by damaging the country's bilateral relations and national cohesion."

He also brushed aside hearsay on the upcoming Chief of Army Staff (COAS)'s nomination and said there was no deadlock on the...