Asif warns judiciary may cancel February elections

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of a potential "constitutional meltdown" in Pakistan, citing concerns over the judiciary possibly canceling the February 8 elections. He referenced a Fitch report predicting a technocrat government if the PML-N falters. Asif emphasized the judiciary's political activism and stated that the government would defend its electoral gains vigorously, stressing the need for consensus with allies regarding any potential PTI ban.