Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif backed Haris Rauf’s provocative gesture during the Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. Rauf’s gesture was criticised by Indian fans on social media, who described it as his “frustration” after India defeated Pakistan by six wickets.

The two teams faced each other soon after the Pahalgam terror attack, which had heightened tensions following India’s military action in May.

Khawaja Asif, known for his controversial remarks, took to X to defend Rauf’s actions. He wrote, “Haris Rauf is absolutely right. Cricket matches keep happening, but 6/0 will not be forgotten by India until Judgement Day, and the world will remember it too.”

The “6/0” reference was to Pakistan’s claim that its forces had shot down six Indian fighter je

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