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He warned, \u201cIf any foreign hand attempts to support PTI, Pakistan will defend itself.\u201d Asif highlighted the severity of the May 9 attacks on sensitive installations, describing the incidents as premeditated and meticulously planned. \u201cThe crowd was trained, and strategic locations, including defence installations, were targeted,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused former prime minister Imran Khan of being a \u201cproduct of the establishment\u201d and claimed he is now seeking power with the support of the United States, Express News reported. \u201cImran Khan wants to return to power riding on America\u2019s shoulders,\u201d Asif said during a press conference in London. 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