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Khawaja Asif Claims U.S. Politicians Take Israeli Bribes in On-Air Interview

The televised remarks served as a rebuttal to corruption accusations at home by framing U.S. backing for Israel as a double standard.

This statement by Khawaja Asif comes amid allegations in Pakistan related to a lack of transparency and increasing corruption.
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'US politicians accept bribes from Israel openly': Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif makes bizarre accusation

Overview

  • In a Geo TV interview with Shahzeb Khanzada, Pakistan’s defence minister said U.S. politicians accept bribes from Israel openly and added he would take any bribe “in a backroom.”
  • Asif asserted the American military bureaucracy, the House of Representatives, and the ruling elite finance Israel and its lobbies.
  • Coverage described the comments as drawing widespread criticism and labeled the claims provocative.
  • He urged Muslim-majority countries to consider a NATO-style defensive military alliance.
  • He reiterated earlier allegations that senior Pakistani diplomats moved illicit funds to Portugal, referencing claims he publicized in August on X.