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Asim Munir elevated again, to become Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Asim Munir elevated again, to become Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

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Pakistan on Saturday reportedly passed a constitutional amendment paving the way for Army chief General Asim Munir to take charge as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces, a powerful new position aimed at ensuring greater coordination and unified command among the three services. In this picture taken on May 21, 2025 and released by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (AFP) The 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, presented in Parliament, proposes changes to Article 243 of the Constitution, which governs matters related to the armed forces. Under the amendment, the President will appoint both the Army chief and the Chief of Defence Forces on the advice of the Prime Minister, according to a PTI news agency report. What does the bill say? The bill also specifies that the Chief of Army Staff, who will also serve as the Chief of Defence Forces, will appoint the head of the National Strategic Command in consultation with the Prime Minister. The head of the National Strategic Command will be from the Pakistan Army, it …

Pakistan’s Gen Asim Munir Mentions Indian Army, Rakes Up Kashmir In Provocative Speech | News18

Pakistan’s Gen Asim Munir Mentions Indian Army, Rakes Up Kashmir In Provocative Speech | News18

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Last Updated:April 17, 2025, 22:55 IST India Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir said Kashmir is Islamabad’s “jugular vein” and will be so and that Pakistan “won’t forget it”. Speaking at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, Munir quashed the idea that Pakistan won’t get investment due to terrorist activity as he said, “Do you think terrorists can take away the destiny of the country? The 1.3 million-strong Indian Army, with all its wherewithal, if they cannot intimidate us, do you think these terrorists can subdue the armed forces of Pakistan?” n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Trying To Be Global Defender Of Muslim Causes’: India Slams Pakistan Army Chief’s Nod To ‘Two-Nation’ Theory | Exclusive

‘Trying To Be Global Defender Of Muslim Causes’: India Slams Pakistan Army Chief’s Nod To ‘Two-Nation’ Theory | Exclusive

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Last Updated:April 17, 2025, 13:33 IST Top government sources said Munir’s statements are strategically timed with India’s Waqf Act amendment and ongoing protests “to amplify communal narratives that paint India as hostile to Muslims” Government sources said General Munir aims to rally a united Muslim bloc against India, calling upon radical elements, extremists, and terrorists to launch attacks. (Video Screengrab) Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir’s peddling of the two-nation theory and statements such as Pakistanis are “different” from Hindus show he is “deeply frustrated” and “determined to prove himself as a general in a failing state”, top Indian government sources have told CNN-News18. “Munir’s recent anti-Hindu statements should be viewed within the context of domestic politics, regional tensions, and the timing of India’s Waqf Act amendments. He aims to rally a united Muslim bloc against India, calling upon radical elements, extremists, and terrorists to launch attacks. This call to action is intended to motivate Pakistan’s homegrown terror groups like Lashkar and Jaish to target India and Hindu forces,” the sources said. They added: “Munir’s …

‘Contain China, Maintain Peace & Trade with India’: US Warns Pakistan During Army Chief Munir’s Visit

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Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 13:39 IST General Asim Munir met with the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, Secretary of Defense, General (Retd.) Llyod Austin, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown, during his ongoing visit to the US. (Photo: AP File) The move is being seen as stopping China’s security outposts in Pakistan, according to top intelligence sources. China has demanded military outposts in Gwadar in Balochistan for its citizens working in Pakistan, and using Gwadar International Airport for its fighter jets Restrict China’s penetration into Pakistan to only economic corridor, and don’t provide any access to Beijing in security set-up, the US has clearly instructed Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir during his ongoing visit to Washington. The move is being seen as stopping Chinese security outposts in Pakistan, according to top intelligence sources. China has demanded military outposts in Gwadar in Balochistan for its citizens working in Pakistan, and using Gwadar International Airport for its fighter jets. Sometime in September, US Ambassador Donald Blome “secretly” …