Pakistan’s Defense Minister’s Favorite Pastime is Interacting With Bots on X

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif is being mocked online again after reacting to what appears to be an AI-generated post on X (formerly Twitter).

Key points

• In August, Pakistan's Information Ministry had to debunk an AI-voiced deepfake video that falsely indicated Asif praising India.
• The AI-generated spam post demonstrates Marilyn Monroe on a street lined with vintage cars, wearing a modern smartwatch.
• This is not the first time Asif has raised eyebrows over content on the platform.
• Social media users were quick to poke fun at the defense minister for engaging with what appeared to be AI-generated engagement bait.
• Users have additionally criticized his frequent engagement with memes and questionable viral content, arguing that such activity is unbecoming of a senior administration official.

Asif lately quote-posted a viral spam puzzle from an AI bot account asking users to spot "the one thing that doesn't belong in 1956." Scammers Are Targeting Old Residents.

Notably, the AI-generated spam post demonstrates Marilyn Monroe on a street lined with vintage cars, wearing a modern smartwatch. No one has any idea why Khawaja Asif is taking so much interest in such kind of posts. Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) October 13, 2026.

Social media users were quick to poke fun at the defense minister for engaging with what appeared to be AI-generated engagement bait. The incident has continued to criticism of his activity on X, where he has repeatedly drawn attention for his posts and interactions.

This is not the first time Asif has raised eyebrows over content on the platform. Fake Govt Websites Are Actively Stealing Public Data.

For context, the irony is hard to miss. In August, Pakistan's Information Ministry had to debunk an AI-voiced deepfake video that falsely indicated Asif praising India. Disclaimer: The image applied for this article is AI-generated. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around pakistan's Defense Minister's Favorite Pastime is Interacting With Bots on X point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.