Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fired a fresh broadside at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Expressing his thoughts, Asif recalled the events that transpired on May 9, last year. "May 9 was one black chapter in our country's history. He expressed his concerns over terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).".

"There are occurring more terrorism incidents in KP. The PTI-led government in KP is not carrying out operations," he said.

Schooling the former ruling party, Asif said: "The country's was attacked directly on May 9. The PTI is working against the nation's integrity.".

He emphasised the importance of all institutions upholding the law and constitution.

Deputy PM vows coalition consensus on PTI ban

Vice Prime Minister vowed to take the coalition partners on board in line with banning the PTI.

Speaking to media in Lahore, Dar said: "Whatever happens will be in connection with the law and constitution."

"The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz-led government is not responsible for bringing the inflation in the country. But the time is not far when we will drag the country out of the quagmire," he said.

He said, "It is not acceptable to see anybody working against the interests of the country."

Dar said, "The PML-N was not interested in coming into the power, but the country would have been defaulted if we did not come into the power. The country has out of the diplomatic loneness."

Lashing out at the PTI, Dar said: "The PTI is a foreign funded party.".

– Khawaja Asif backs phone tapping for 'national security' –

Few days back, Asif has came out in strong support of phone tapping by security agencies, emphasising its necessity in the ongoing war against terrorism.

Asif's remarks came amid heated debates and criticism from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, especially party leader Omer Ayub.

In an interview to a foreign media outlet, Khawaja Asif underscored the importance of phone tapping for national security. "We are in the war against terrorism. I will support phone tapping in the current situation," he stated.

He further insisted that everyone should back the measure, highlighting that the phone tapping issue is currently navigating through legal channels. "Phone tapping is necessary for national security," he claimed.