Pakistan Defense Minister Faces Criticism for Sexist Remarks Against Female Opposition Parliamentarians

Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has come under severe criticism for his sexist comments directed at female opposition parliamentarians during a session of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Asif referred to the women members of the opposition PTI as “ruins of PTI” and “leftover waste,” sparking anger among women’s rights activists and groups.

PTI’s top leadership and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi condemned Asif’s remarks, calling them shameful and unacceptable. Women’s rights activists and organizations are demanding a public apology from the Minister for his offensive and demeaning language towards women. Asif’s comments have caused an uproar and raised concerns about sexism and misogyny in the country’s political discourse.