Asim Munir spews venom against India using Mukesh Ambani's photo, threatens to damage Indian projects on Indus River
Now, in another reckless rant, he has mentioned industrialist Mukesh Ambani to threaten India. Not only this, but he has also embarrassed Pakistan while trying to compare the failed state with India. Currently, Munir is in America on his second visit to the country after Operation Sindoor. What did Asim Munir say about Mukesh Ambani?
According to media reports, Munir made many shocking statements during a meal with the Pakistani community in Tampa, Florida. It is reported that during the luncheon event, he mentioned a post made earlier by the Pakistani Army, which also included Mukesh Ambani's photo. According to The Print, Munir said, 'I had done a tweet with Surah Fil and Mukesh Ambani, so that we can tell them what we can do.' How did Munir embarrass Pakistan?
Munir said, 'India is a shiny Mercedes moving like a Ferrari on the highway, but we are a truck full of pebbles. If the truck collides with a car, who will suffer the loss?' Also, regarding Operation Sindoor, that lasted from 6 May to 10 May, the Pakistani Field Marshal said, 'Indians should accept their loss. Sportsmanship is a virtue.' Munir's threat to India on the Indus River
Referring to the Indian Air Force chief's statements about the heavy losses suffered by Pakistan during the military conflict, Munir claimed that if India gives information, then Pakistan will also make public the information about its losses. In a veiled threat, he said, 'The Indus River is not the property of Indian families. We do not have a shortage of missiles.'
He has also threatened to damage Indian projects on the Indus River. He said, 'Pakistan has made it clear that any kind of aggression will be given a befitting reply. We will wait for India to build the dam and once that is done, we will fire 10 missiles.'
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