'Pakistan can now achieve its purpose': Asim Munir's foreboding message for world; what does he mean

‘Pakistan can now achieve its purpose’: Asim Munir’s foreboding message for world; what does he mean

Asim Munir made a cryptic comment regarding the “purpose” of Pakistan’s creation saying that the country was moving “rapidly towards that destination.” In an interaction with the The International News, the army chief said that the nation was created in the name of “Islam”, further adding that it knew how to deal with “terrorists” and…

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Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud….

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'Pakistan under Asim': Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets army chief after verdict; urges nationwide protest

‘Pakistan under Asim’: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets army chief after verdict; urges nationwide protest

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated for now over two years, on Saturday called on his supporters to prepare for nationwide protests and announced his intention to challenge the recent Toshakhana-II verdict, which he alleged was delivered in “haste” by the Islamabad…

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More power for Asim Munir? Pakistan plans constitutional amendment; includes revisions to military command, federal powers

More power for Asim Munir? Pakistan plans constitutional amendment; includes revisions to military command, federal powers

Pakistani army chief general Asim Munir The Pakistan government announced plans to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which includes proposed changes related to the command of the armed forces. The amendment will be tabled in Parliament soon, deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on Tuesday.“Of course, the government is bringing it and…

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