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India.com
9 hours ago
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- India.com
Days after denying invitation, Trump finally agrees to meet Asim Munir..., Pakistan Army chief is in Washington for...
Days after denying invitation, Trump finally agrees to meet Asim Munir..., Pakistan Army chief is in Washington for... Days after White House denied inviting General Syed Asim Munir to the US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14, US President Donald Trump will meet Pakistan's Army Chief, reports said. Munir is in Washington on an official visit. The report said the Pakistan Army Chief arrived in Washington on Sunday for a five-day official trip that is 'primarily bilateral in nature' and aimed at reinforcing military and strategic ties with the United States. The timing of the meeting is critical, as it comes during an escalating high-stakes conflict between Israel and Iran. The Pakistani military leader will meet the US leader for lunch, scheduled to take place at 1:00 PM (Washington time) on Wednesday, in the White House, according to the president's daily public schedule. Munir is also expected to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on his US trip, according to a report by Pakistani daily Dawn. Munir unwelcomed However, his trip was not well received by several Pakistani nationals and Pakistani Americans, who protested outside his hotel and near the Pakistani embassy in Washington, calling for the restoration of what they described as 'unfettered democracy' in Pakistan. The demonstrations were organised by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who confronted Munir outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, chanting slogans like 'Asim Munir, you are a coward', 'shame on you, mass murderer' and 'shame on you, dictator' and ' Pakistaniyon Ke Kaati (Killer of Pakistanies)' This is Munir's first official visit to the US since the military conflict with India following the deadly terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians on April 22. The clashes ended after Islamabad reached out to New Delhi with a ceasefire proposal. US President Trump had said that he used trade as leverage to broker a truce, a claim that India denied.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Pakistani-Americans protest against Asim Munir in Washington DC
Pakistani Americans gathered outside the Four Seasons hotel in Washington DC, protesting against Field Marshal Asim Munir and condemning what they called his crimes against the people of Pakistan, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a post on X. The protests came soon after there were murmurs that the Pakistani field marshal would be attending the US Army Day parade. However, the claims were officially denied by the clarification followed reports that the US had invited General Munir, which triggered political backlash in India. The Congress party termed it a "diplomatic setback", especially in light of Operation Sindoor -- India's recent precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK).The protests also coincide with growing criticism within Pakistan against Munir's military leadership, marked by heightened tensions with India. Munir has faced accusations of suppressing Imran Khan's PTI party and repeatedly interfering in civilian politics, drawing condemnation from various quarters.A video posted by PTI USA's official X account displayed a slide labelling Munir as a "Mass murderer Asim Munir", alongside slogans such as "Democracy dies when guns speak", "Asim Munir, your time is up – Pakistan will rise!" and "Movement for Democratic Pakistan".The slide featured his photo in military uniform, crossed out in PTI post's caption read: "Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he's committed against the people of Pakistan."The post was accompanied by the hashtag # another clip seemingly from the same location, a protester was heard shouting, "Asim Munir, Islamabad ka kaatil (Asim Munir, murderer of Islamabad)", as security personnel urged him to step back from the hotel's reception likely from outside the same hotel, showed several black SUVs with flashing lights — likely part of an official convoy — arriving at the chanted, "Shame! Shame on you, free Pakistan!", "Civilian supremacy in Pakistan!", "Dictator, shame on you!", and "Shame on you, Asim Munir!", along with expletives in English and Punjabi directed at the Pakistani security attempted to disperse the protestors, one protester said, "I have freedom, I'm on the pavement," asserting they were not trespassing on private property. Security officers claimed the demonstrators were on private property premises, but the group refused to move, insisting they were standing on public individuals, seemingly officials exited the vehicles, a protester yelled "Geedad, geedad, geedad (jackal, jackal, jackal)" — a derogatory term implying cowardice and Reel
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Martial Law In Pakistan': Imran Khan Aide Says Asim Munir Wants PTI Leader To Apologise, Surrender
Last Updated: Speaking to CNN-News18, Dr Salman Ahmad mentioned that Pakistani Americans voted for Donald Trump with hopes of removing Asim Munir from power. Dr Salman Ahmad, a close aide of Imran Khan, has claimed that martial law is effectively in place in Pakistan, with Field Marshal Asim Munir, wanting Khan to surrender and apologise to him. Speaking to CNN-News18 about the current political situation in Pakistan, Dr Salman mentioned that Pakistani Americans voted for Donald Trump with hopes of removing Asim Munir from power. He added that the United States is working on Imran Khan's release, and he believes Asim Munir will soon be ousted. According to Dr Salman, Imran Khan's support has significantly increased in Pakistan, from 66 per cent in 2024 to over 90 per cent now. He stated that there is no democratic government in Pakistan; instead, the country is under martial law controlled entirely by Asim Munir. 'The military-controlled government has reduced the judiciary, parliament, and security forces to mere rubber stamps," Dr Salman said. In Imran Khan's case, there is a complete absence of civil administration, with the sole demand being for him to apologise and surrender to Asim Munir, which Imran Khan refuses to do, he added. 'All legal avenues to free Imran Khan have been exhausted, and his supporters are preparing to start a mass movemen," he said. Dr Salman emphasised that the 250 million people of Pakistan will support Imran Khan, outnumbering the police and security forces. 'The military-controlled government fears this mass movement and uses figures like Najam Sethi and Ali Zafar to spread rumours that Imran Khan is negotiating a deal and will soon be out of jail, aiming to discourage people from protesting," he said. Imran Khan is currently in jail in Pakistan amid his ongoing conflict with the military establishment, specifically with Army Chief Asim Munir. He has refused to compromise or surrender, saying he won't bow down before the current administration or Field Marshal Asim Munir. First Published: May 27, 2025, 10:33 IST
