Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said foreign military bases in the Middle East were set up chiefly to serve foreign powers and Israel, rather than provide protection to Muslim countries.
Asif questions who the bases protect
Speaking at a university’s annual convocation, Asif drew a distinction between protecting Muslim countries and advancing the interests of outside powers. He said the bases were established primarily for the latter purpose, including safeguarding Israel’s interests.
Remarks made at university convocation
ARY News reported the defence minister’s remarks in a brief account of the address. The available report did not identify the university, as its name was cut off.
