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World

Pakistan In Crisis, Defence Minister Busy With Marilyn Monroe Puzzle? Khawaja Asif Trolled

Reported by The Times Of India 16 Oct 2026, 12:26 am IST 1 min read

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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is facing online mockery after responding to a viral AI-generated Marilyn Monroe puzzle. Asked to identify an object that did not belong in a 1956 image, Asif replied: “Watch.”The answer may have been correct, but critics questioned the timing as Pakistan grapples with militancy, political instability and tensions along its Afghan frontier. The post was later deleted, but screenshots quickly spread online.

Shreya Chandra explains why one seemingly harmless puzzle turned into a debate over the conduct of Pakistan’s defence minister.

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Section: World
Topics: AI & gadgets, Defence & security
First reported by: The Times Of India
Reporter: timesofindia.com
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 12:26 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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