'There is no favourite', says defence minister on army chief appointment.

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

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