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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicAsim Munir

Topic: Asim Munir

Pakistan cleric slams Asim Munir over Afghanistan attacks, says then even India’s Op Sindoor justified

“If you justify attacking Afghanistan by claiming you are targeting your enemy there, then why do you object when India targets its enemy in Bahawalpur and Muridke?” JUI-F head Fazlur Rehman said. 

Pakistan signs $4 bn arms export deal with Libyan force. From JF-17s to trainer aircraft, what it entails

In its outreach to Libya, Islamabad seems to be following the footsteps of Türkiiye, which has its own interests in the oil-rich African country.

Trump’s Gaza plan forces Pakistan Army Chief Munir into high-risk choice

Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan calls for Muslim nations to deploy a force to oversee reconstruction and economic recovery in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

Imran Khan went from laadla to ‘zehni mareez’ for Pakistan army. It’s a circus we know well

Nawaz Sharif’s lust for hanging a Pakistani general since Pervez Musharraf ousted him continues. What a relief that today’s top general has immunity for the future. Or does he?

In 1st speech as CDF, Asim Munir warns India & Afghanistan, says Pakistan has ‘faith-filled warriors’

'Pakistan invincible... India should not be victim of self-deception... next time Pakistan's response will be even swifter and more severe': Munir in maiden speech as supreme military commander.

Pakistan’s crypto deal with Binance & why Asim Munir, even ISI are ‘in the picture’

Islamabad’s embrace of crypto seems as political as it is economic, drawing in top military brass & the intelligence chief, even as Pakistan's banks warn of risks.

Pakistanis panic over an interview that never happened—deepfake targets Imran’s sister

Aleema Khanum was finally permitted to visit his brother in jail after protests erupted amid global reports of Imran Khan’s death and multiple social media posts by his son.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.

Firm in saddle: Field Marshal Asim Munir now first supreme commander of Pakistan military

On Thursday, President Zardari approved Munir’s appointment as both COAS & CDF for a five-year term, ending days of speculation over the delay in issuing the notification.

Asim Munir’s power is undisputed in Pakistan. Social media stories are just gossip

Pakistan’s political system is now too dead for a prime minister or any political party to pose a threat to Munir.

On Camera

Aryabhata to NISAR—India’s space journey has always been political

Amid US political uncertainty and intensifying rivalry among the US, Russia and China, India must navigate space with like-minded partners.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Telangana HC stays CAT order that set aside Jaiteerth Joshi’s appointment as BrahMos chief 

The CAT had quashed Joshi’s appointment on appeal filed by DRDO ‘Distinguished Scientist’ Sivasubramanyam Nambi Naidu, who was among 3 candidates considered for post.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.