Pak’s Bizarre Defence Minister: Khawaja Asif Trolled For Solving AI Puzzle Amid Security Concerns

Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is in the news regarding a social media post. Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe is facing criticism online after answering a puzzle to identify a mistake in an AI-generated photo. Social media users took a dig at his answer and raised the question that when there are concerns about security and political challenges in Pakistan, then why is the Defence Minister busy solving such a puzzle. Various reactions are emerging on the internet regarding his post.

What was the mistake in the photo of Marilyn Monroe?

In the picture to which Khawaja Asif gave the answer to the puzzle, Marilyn Monroe was shown in clothes that were reminiscent of her earlier photographs. Along with the picture, people were challenged to identify the mistake hidden in it. If you look carefully, you can see a modern watch like a smartwatch on the actress's wrist. It was claimed that this item was deliberately included in the photo, because such smartwatches did not exist in the era of 1956. The picture is said to be created with AI.

What answer did Khwaja Asif give?

While reposting the post related to this puzzle, Pakistan's Defence Minister wrote only 'clock' in reply and also added a smiling emoji. This small answer of his became a topic of discussion on social media. Many users considered it to be the answer to a common puzzle, while others questioned his priorities regarding the same post. However, on the basis of this post alone, it cannot be concluded that the Minister was ignoring other government responsibilities.

Pakistan is drowning in economic, political, and security crises, with KP on the brink of imploding from within. In the meantime, it’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif is busy boosting his newly created fake "American woman" burner account. We have grown-up problems being handled by guys acting like bored teenagers on X. You literally can't make this up. @KhawajaMAsif

— 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐠🇦🇫 (@Kali_Vardag) October 13, 2026

Why were questions raised about the situation in Pakistan?

Khawaja Asif's post came into discussion at a time when concerns are being raised about security challenges and terrorist incidents in some areas of Pakistan. There were reactions on social media especially regarding the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Critics questioned what the public activities of a person holding an important position related to the country's security should be. However, claims related to the emergency in force in the country at the time of posting or incidents in different regions require independent verification.

What was the reaction on social media?

Many users made sarcastic comments on Khawaja Asif's post. Some people took aim at the minister's post citing Pakistan's economic, political and security challenges. At the same time, some users jokingly said that if they get a chance, they will also tell the time on the clock in the picture. Some people also raised questions about whether it was appropriate for a senior government official to share such AI photos. At present, the main reason for controversy in this matter is not the response to the picture, but the minister's reaction to it and the online debate that started after that.