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Mint
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan army chief General Munir reiterates ‘two-nation' theory; Islamabad halts canals project
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, while highlighting the 'two-nation' theory, said on Saturday that Hindus and Muslims are two separate nations, and that Muslims are distinct from Hindus in all aspects of life. According to a PTI report, Munir said, 'The two-nation theory was based on the fundamental belief that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations, not one. Muslims are distinct from Hindus in all aspects of life – religion, customs, traditions, thinking and aspirations.' He was addressing the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Munir's statement comes amidst the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. General Munir went on to say that Pakistan was achieved after many sacrifices and it was the duty of the armed forces to keep it safe. 'Our forefathers made immense sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan. We know how to defend it," PTI quoted him as saying. This isn't the first time that Munir has emphasised on the 'two-nation' theory. Earlier on April 16, while addressing a Convention for Overseas Pakistanis in Islamabad, Munir claimed that Hindus and Muslims are different nations, and urged the audience to tell the story of creation of Pakistan to their children. 'You have to tell Pakistan's story to your children so that they don't forget that our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life,' he said, evoking the 'two-nation' theory propagated by Pakistan's founder MA Jinnah. 'Our religions are different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different. That was the foundation of the two-nation theory that was laid there. We are two nations, we are not one nation,' he added. Prior to it, in the same address, speaking about Kashmir, he had said, 'Our stance is very clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, and we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle," according to the PTI report. Pakistan government has decided to halt the ambitious Cholistan canals project after India decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the report added. India announced to halt the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), prompting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to meet PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and agreed to hold the canals project. They also agreed that the contentious canals project will remain suspended until a consensus on the issue could be reached in the Council of Common Interests (CCI), a high powered inter-provincial body to tackle controversies between provinces, the PTI report said. Army chief General Asim Munir and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had inaugurated the Cholistan project in February to irrigate the desert region in Punjab province. First Published: 26 Apr 2025, 09:10 PM IST
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Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pakistan army chief Gen Munir reiterates two-nation theory at parade
Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday highlighted the two-nation theory', stating that Muslims and Hindus are two different nations. Munir's remarks came almost a week after he had described Kashmir as Pakistan's jugular vein during a diaspora event and asked overseas Pakistanis to pass on the country's story to their children, emphasising that their forefathers believed Hindus and Muslims were different in every possible aspect of life. On Saturday, Munir was addressing the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The two-nation theory was based on the fundamental belief that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations, not one. Muslims are distinct from Hindus in all aspects of life religion, customs, traditions, thinking and aspirations, Munir said. His remarks come amidst tension with India in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on Tuesday which killed 26 people and prompted India to announce several measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Undeterred by the unfolding security situation, Gen Munir said that Pakistan was achieved after many sacrifices and it was the duty of the armed forces to keep it safe. Our forefathers made immense sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan. We know how to defend it. Earlier on April 16, while addressing a Convention for Overseas Pakistanis in Islamabad, Munir claimed that Hindus and Muslims are different nations, and urged the audience to tell the story of creation of Pakistan to their children. You have to tell Pakistan's story to your children so that they don't forget that our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life, he said, evoking the two-nation theory propagated by Pakistan's founder M A Jinnah. Our religions are different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different. That was the foundation of the two-nation theory that was laid there. We are two nations, we are not one nation, he added. Prior to it, in the same address, speaking about Kashmir, he had said: Our stance is very clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, and we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was, is and shall forever remain an integral part of the country. The ties between the two countries nosedived after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcating the State into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pak army chief Gen Munir highlights two-nation theory again
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday highlighted the 'two-nation theory', stating that Muslims and Hindus are two different nations. Munir's remarks came almost a week after he had described Kashmir as Pakistan's "jugular vein" during a diaspora event and asked overseas Pakistanis to pass on the country's story to their children, emphasising that their forefathers believed Hindus and Muslims were different in every possible aspect of life. On Saturday, Munir was addressing the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. "The two-nation theory was based on the fundamental belief that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations, not one. Muslims are distinct from Hindus in all aspects of life--religion, customs, traditions, thinking and aspirations," Munir said. His remarks come amidst tension with India in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on Tuesday which killed 26 people and prompted India to announce several measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Undeterred by the unfolding security situation, Gen Munir said that Pakistan was achieved after many sacrifices and it was the duty of the armed forces to keep it safe. "Our forefathers made immense sacrifices for the creation of know how to defend it." Earlier on April 16, while addressing a Convention for Overseas Pakistanis in Islamabad, Munir claimed that Hindus and Muslims are different nations, and urged the audience to tell the story of creation of Pakistan to their children. "You have to tell Pakistan's story to your children so that they don't forget that our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life," he said, evoking the two-nation theory propagated by Pakistan's founder M A Jinnah. "Our religions are different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different. That was the foundation of the two-nation theory that was laid there. We are two nations, we are not one nation," he added. Prior to it, in the same address, speaking about Kashmir, he had said: "Our stance is very clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, and we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle." India has repeatedly told Pakistan that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of the country. The ties between the two countries nosedived after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcating the State into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019.
India Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
High time India cuts Pakistan's 'jugular veins': Ex-US official on Pahalgam attack
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Thursday called Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's remarks about Kashmir being their "jugular vein" a direct provocation to India in the days leading up to the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 ex-US official went a step ahead and said that India needs to go ahead and cut "Pakistan's jugular", reported news agency that speech seemed to green light terror. Asim Munir said that Kashmir is the jugular vein. What India now needs to do is to cut Pakistan's jugular. There's no ifs, ands, or buts. There are no shortcuts anymore. Asim Munir gave the green light," Rubin was quoted as telling ANI. Saying that Pakistan is "playing the West for fools," Rubin said that Islamabad has now opened a new front against India in Bangladesh."But we also know, based on geography, based on precedent, and based on ideological swamp, that it is Pakistan's ISI, that they are logistically and ideologically the only country that is the suspect right now," Rubin the timing of the attack, Rubin said that Pakistan's intention was to draw the world's attention away from US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India. He further urged the US to not "let Pakistan get away with it."advertisementRubin further compared the attacks on Pahalgam to the October 7 Hamas attacks on the Convention for Overseas Pakistanis last week, General Munir said, 'Our stance is absolutely clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein. We will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle."In response, the Ministry of External Affairs stated: "How can anything foreign be in a jugular vein? This is a union territory of India. Its only relationship with Pakistan is the vacation of illegally occupied territories by that country."Must Watch
India Today
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Days after Pak Army chief's provocative speech on Kashmir, 26 killed in Pahalgam
Gunshots, screams and cries pierced through Kashmir valley's soothing calm on Tuesday after terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, leaving 26 people dead. The attack in Kashmir's 'mini Switzerland', claimed by an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, comes just days after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's "won't forget it" warning on Kashmir.'Our stance is absolutely clear, it (Kashmir) was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein. We will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle,' General Munir said at the Convention for Overseas Pakistanis on Wednesday, drawing sharp criticism from went a step ahead and said that the "stark differences between Hindus and Muslims" are what led to the birth of the Islamic Republic. "Our forefathers believed that we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life. Our religion is different. Our customs are different. Our traditions are different. Our thoughts are different. Our ambitions are different... That was the foundation of the Two-Nation Theory. It was laid on the belief that we are two nations, not one," Munir Ministry of External Affairs condemned the remarks in a statement that read, "How can anything foreign be in a jugular vein? This is a union territory of India. Its only relationship with Pakistan is the vacation of illegally occupied territories by that country."On Tuesday, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media agencies, on Wednesday, released photos and sketches of terrorists behind the attack. Pics of terrorists suspected to be behind the terrorist attack in Pahalgam At least 5-6 terrorists, clad in camouflage outfits and kurta-pyjamas, came to the Baisaran meadow from the dense pine forest surrounding the valley and opened fire with to a preliminary forensic analysis and testimonies of survivors, the terrorists used military-grade weapons and advanced communication devices, indicating external logistical support. The probe also found that the terrorists wore body cams and helmet-mounted cameras to record the entire sequence of per Intelligence Agencies, the attackers came with full preparation and had stocked up on dry fruits and medicines. Sources said the terrorists also did a recce of Pahalgam with the help of locals.
