Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announces military operations require federal cabinet approval, citing opposition parties' objections to "Azm-e-Istehkam".

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that any military operation will require federal cabinet approval and will be discussed in parliament following opposition parties' objections to the counter-terrorism operation "Azm-e-Istehkam". The operation aims to combat terrorism using resources such as military, diplomatic, and legislative efforts. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced concerns about the operation without parliamentary approval and has called for military leadership to take Parliament into confidence first.