The recent political controversy in Pakistan has been sparked by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's strong condemnation of Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai's remarks about the Pakistan Army. Achakzai allegedly described the military as 'an army of four districts,' a statement Asif labeled as 'irresponsible' and 'misleading' during a session in the National Assembly. Asif emphasized that the Pakistan Army is a national institution, representing all provinces, and criticized Achakzai for attempting to 'belittle the sacrifices' of the armed forces. According to Dawn, Asif cited statistics showing the diverse representation within the army, with 51.1% from Punjab, 16.28% from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 20.52% from Sindh, and smaller percentages from other regions, although he mistakenly reported Punjab's representation as 91.1%. Asif highlighted the sacrifices made by over 3,000 military personnel in the fight against terrorism, underscoring the national scope of their efforts.