Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reacted on Thursday to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's statement about holding talks with Afghanistan directly.

Expressing his thoughts during the National Assembly Session, Asif said: "The statement made by Gandapur to hold talks with Afghanistan directly is tantamount to attack the federation. There was a need to give such a statement."

The traditions set by NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq should be followed instead of Asad Qaiser. The situation would be in control if Asad Qaiser had upheld traditions.”

"The respect is self-made, and the outsider cannot do it," he maintained.

– Don't cross red line –

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stage the protests but do not cross the red-line.

Expressing his thoughts, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart said: "The arrival of the police in the parliament is shameful. But there is also a need to condemn those speeches delivered along with the masked people during the public gathering."

He lashed out at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, saying, "KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur has challenged the writ of the state and warned of attacking the state with the group of people, which is all about derailing the democracy."