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TopicPakistan army chief

Topic: Pakistan army chief

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir awards himself top honour, rewards political brass for ‘victory’ over India

New Delhi: In a dramatic and unprecedented move, Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has awarded himself the Hilal-i-Jurat, the country’s second-highest wartime...

Asim Munir features on Times Square billboard. Pakistanis ask, ‘Who paid for it?’

Some Pakistanis are also worried that Asim Munir might be assassinated during his US visit. They are drawing comparisons with Israel killing Iranian generals.

Post-Pahalgam power play: India-Pakistan ‘scramble’ for resources, Pakistan Army chief front & centre

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Pakistanis have forgotten Palestine, KFC McNuggets. Their target is Modi and WW3 now

A PPP senator suggested sending Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir to recite the first azaan at Babri Masjid. Of course, that’s a regular line in any army chief’s job description.

Pakistan army chief invokes ‘two-nation theory’, calls Kashmir Pakistan’s ‘jugular vein’

His comments come days after a heated exchange at the UN, where India firmly rejected Pakistan’s latest reference to Kashmir during a Security Council debate on peacekeeping reforms.

US bill looks to sanction Pakistan Army chief over Imran Khan’s imprisonment. What it says

US Republican Joe Wilson, a long-time critic of Pakistan’s military, has consistently advocated for Khan’s release, calling him a 'political prisoner'.

Pakistani law gives more power to Asim Munir. People say it strengthens military’s iron grip

The amendments to the Pakistan Army Act of 1952 were swiftly approved by both houses of parliament despite fierce opposition.

Pakistan Army chief rakes up Kashmir, vows support and terms India ‘arch-rival’

Pakistan military had remained quiet about Kashmir for a few years, while handling domestic economic and political crisis.

Top Pakistani General resigns. Media says he stood up to the establishment, COAS Asim Munir

The Lt General was among the few promoted in the 2022 military reshuffle. It was particularly significant, as they were among the key choices by former COAS Bajwa before his retirement.

Gen Asim Munir’s US trip has limited benefits—Pakistan knows what it must do for money, ties

Pakistan Army chief touched base with American investors and Pakistani diaspora in the US, while listing 'sacrifices' on Afghanistan front. But winning trust and confidence won't be easy.

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I’m single, Assamese, Muslim, and an animal feeder. I feel unsafe in Delhi

The racial attack against young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi is not an exception, but the rule in a system that enables such behaviour.

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

India's richest civic body’s outlay is 8.77% higher than last year’s, with the biggest allocation being made for infra growth. BMC also proposed an AI boost to its service delivery.

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.