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India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Munir's magic: Lose a war, get a promotion
Magic it must be, else, what really explains it? Just days after Pakistan's armed forces, under the command of army chief General Asim Munir, were dealt a humiliating blow by India, the warmongering Hafiz-e-Quran has been promoted to a Field Marshal. It's a move as symbolic as it is then again, Pakistan is a nation built on curious contradictions and such absurdities, which are no less than a on the fabricated narrative that Pakistan, with Munir's "high strategy and courageous leadership defeated India" in its Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos, the hybrid Rawalpindi-Islamabad regime is busy patting itself on the back and handing out congratulatory notes. Munir's promotion is a testament to the federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday, approved the promotion of Asim Munir from General to Field Marshal "for ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos"."Gen Syed Asim Munir has promoted himself to Field Marshal," wrote UK-based social media influencer Imtiaz Mahmood on also said that it was Munir who commanded that the civilian puppet regime promote him to the position of Field Marshal, a position redundant for decades. The last army chief to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal was Ayub Khan. Until Munir's elevation, Khan remained Pakistan's only Field Marshal, having assumed the rank in 1965 during the Indo-Pak Munir to Field Marshal just proves how helpless and useless Pakistan's government and civil administration are. He's doubling down on his narrative of victory and by elevating his position, tightening his grip and control on Pakistan. Musharraf 2.0 loading," said Major Manik M Jolly (Retired).Major Jolly captured the perception that Munir's promotion could be less about merit and more about consolidating power in a country where the military has overshadowed civilian promotion at this juncture also shows how it could be an attempt to bolster the Hafiz-e-Quran's image as Pakistan's "great saviour", a narrative that was on explicit display during his anti-Hindu and anti-India rhetoric from the speech delivered days before the Pahalgam attack on April reality of Pakistan's Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos starkly contrasts Pakistan's claims of Operation Sindoor was a precise and devastating response to the Pahalgam attack. Nine terror launch pads, including key ones in Bahawalpur and Muridke, were destroyed by Indian strikes, killing around 100 terrorists. India's strikes targeted terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, which the Pakistani deep-state has long been harbouring and using against retaliatory operation, far from achieving strategic success, saw its drones and missiles neutralised with India hitting back even response to relentless Pakistani shelling and drone attacks across the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, Indian forces hit critical Pakistani airbases, including Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur and Sialkot, with precision strikes on May made its intent clear by striking the Nur Khan air base, just a few kilometres from Pakistan's real power centre, GHQ Rawalpindi, and the seat of the symbolic civilian government in Islamabad. The farthest a Pakistani missile could get into India, in its attempt to hit Delhi, was a farm in MARSHAL PROMOTION ASIM MUNIR'S ACT OF DESPERATIONFour days of mini-war with India revealed Pakistan's defensive posture and inability to match India's military clearly exposes Munir's claims of a "historic victory" as hollow lies that the hybrid regime is Munir's elevation to Field Marshal is as symbolic as it is telling. It reflects the tricky position he is de facto supremo of Pakistan had been facing eroding support, as a result of the country's economic struggles and political pushback from supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran already operating from a position of disadvantage, had begun consolidating power by empowering military courts to try civilians, months after his tenure was quietly extended from three to five April 16 speech, invoking the Two-Nation Theory and targeting Hindus and India, was seen as a signal to terror proxies, escalating tensions that culminated in the Pahalgam manufacturing a war-like situation with India, Munir sought to rally domestic support and deflect Munir's promotion, far from a reward for success, appears to be the military chief's desperate bid to project strength, where he is cementing his control while Pakistan is grappling with the fallout of his failed yes, Munir's magic is losing a war, then getting a bigger crown. His rise to Field Marshal isn't for any military gain, but more about tightening his grip on a crumbling state. In Pakistan, the land of coups and contradictions, power does not flow from victory, but from the illusion of InMust Watch
Business Recorder
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
President, PM, COAS visit family of Squadron leader Usman
RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir on Friday visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, who was martyred during the recent Ma'arka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth) against India. The president offered condolences to the father and other family members of Usman Yousaf Shaheed. He paid tribute, on behalf of the nation, for the martyr's services to the country and his sacrifice while defending the homeland. 'We are proud of the sacrifices by our brave soldiers. The entire nation salutes them and will always remain grateful to the martyrs and their families for their sacrifices,' the president added. He offered Fateha and prayed for the elevation of the martyr's ranks in paradise. He also expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for their strength to bear the loss. Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar accompanied the prime minister. The prime minister offered condolences to the father and other family members of Usman Yousaf Shaheed. He offered Fateha and prayed for the elevation of the martyr's ranks in Jannah.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak president, prime minister pay tributes to soldiers killed in Indian attacks
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday saluted "the brave sons" of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force who were killed in recent military confrontation with India. India carried out precision strikes under ' Operation Sindoor ' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Pakistan on Tuesday said that 11 military personnel, including a squadron leader, were killed and 78 others injured during the recent military confrontation with India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses In Thanh Binh Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo President Zardari paid tribute to those killed as a result of what he called "unprovoked Indian aggression" against Pakistan and said that the entire nation saluted "the brave sons of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force who sacrificed their lives for the country's security." "We are proud of the sacrifices of our martyrs. Our brave forces have successfully defended the nation and the country's integrity," he said in a statement. Live Events He also extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayed for their patience and strength, and swift recovery of the injured. Separately, Prime Minister Sharif, while paying tributes to those killed during Marka-e-Haq saluted families of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The Pakistan Army on Monday said that 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos' was part of the 'Marka-e-Haq' (Battle of Truth) that began after the Indian strikes inside Pakistan. Sharif said valiant officers and soldiers of the armed forces fulfilled their promise made with the nation to protect the motherland. The Prime Minister also expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the killing of 40 "civilians". Speaking about the understanding reached between India and Pakistan on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that while the agreement has so far appeared to hold, long-term negotiations between the two parties are "not done yet." "We still hope sense will prevail," he told CNN on Monday. However, Dar warned that the already precarious ceasefire could be threatened "if the water issue is not resolved" in the coming talks, referring to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that India put on abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to stand by the ceasefire arrangement, saying it was "taking necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability". "Make no mistake, we will closely monitor India's actions and behaviour in this regard in the coming days. We also urge the international community to do the same," the statement added. The FO also said that Pakistan will take all necessary measures to preserve its rights under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT).
