Asif slams Imran Khan, PTI for "anti-state" narrative, past theatrics.

• Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized Imran Khan and PTI over their response to an ISPR press conference.
• Asif defended the ISPR DG's "mentally ill" comment about Khan, citing Khan's past "harsh language" and "anti-state" narrative.
• Asif accused PTI of lacking allegiance to Pakistan, prioritizing power, and not acknowledging armed forces' sacrifices.
• Asif warned PTI against threatening Pakistan's sovereignty, urging them to avoid a soft stance on terrorists.
• PTI leader Barrister Gohar regretted the "mentally ill" label and reaffirmed the party's commitment to Pakistan and its army.

Why It Matters: It underscores Pakistan's severe political and military polarization.