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Who is Palwasha Khan? Pak Senator Behind Babri Mosque Remark

Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan made a bold claim in a recent speech, stating that the Pakistan Army will lay the first brick of a new Babri mosque in Ayodhya, further escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Palwasha Khan

A video of Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan went viral on April 29, in which she claimed that the Pakistan Army will lay the foundation of a new Babri mosque in Ayodhya, India. Speaking in the Upper House of Pakistan, she added that Army Chief Asim Munir would give the first azaan (Islamic call to prayer) at the site.

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Her statement came amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bold Statements from the Senator

During her speech, Palwasha Khan said, “We are not wearing bangles,” suggesting Pakistan is not weak. She also commented that Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army would not fight against Pakistan due to the country's religious significance for Sikhism, referring to it as the land of Guru Nanak.

Who is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan?

  • Member of Senate since March 2021
  • Represents Sindh province on a reserved seat for women
  • Deputy Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
  • Former Member of National Assembly (2008–2013)
  • Niece of politician Fozia Behram, a well-known political figure in Punjab

Ongoing India-Pakistan Tensions

Relations between India and Pakistan remain tense after the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Both nations have taken diplomatic and military actions in response to the situation:

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, cut down Pakistan High Commission staff, and closed airspace and border posts for Pakistan.

Pakistan retaliated by shutting its airspace for Indian flights and threatening to withdraw from the Shimla Agreement.

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