In 1965, Captain Nawaz saw actions in the second war with India in 1965 on the northern front. In 1970–71, Major Asif was stationed with the Eastern Command in East-Pakistan, serving as a brigade major in the 111th Infantry Brigade. In 1971, Major Asif was posted and went participate in the third war with India in 1971 after taking over the command of his 5th Battalion and saw combat actions in Chamb sector against the Indian Army.