The News Journal

 The Indian government strongly criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he questioned the honour recently awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Seychelles. Government sources dismissed Asif's remarks and accused him of making uninformed statements regarding matters beyond his understanding. According to sources, the comments made by the Pakistani minister reflected a lack of awareness about the significance of the award and the circumstances under which it was conferred. They also alleged that Asif frequently makes controversial remarks on international issues. The reaction came after Asif raised questions about the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" Presidential Distinction awarded to Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Seychelles last month. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif raised questions over the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" honour awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Seychelles. The honour, introduced under Seychelles...