In a recent address at a Muslim cleric conference, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir condemned the spread of anarchy through social media and said that the Army is committed to combating chaos. Munir’s remarks came in response to comparisons between Pakistan’s current conditions and those of Bangladesh, where he warned that such scenarios would not be tolerated in Pakistan.
“If someone tries to create chaos in Pakistan, by God, we will stand before him. No power in the world can harm Pakistan because this country is built to last,” Munir was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Army’s media wing.
Munir said that the dissemination of false information targeting the Pak Army online and reiterated the military’s resolve to maintain order. He also stated that those who do not adhere to Sharia law are not considered true Pakistanis. While this statement is audacious in nature, the Army Chief’s public endorsement is particularly shameful given the Pakistan Army’s history of brutality and atrocities inflicted on religious and minority groups.
Munir’s comments reflect an audacious and deceptive strategy by Pakistan’s leadership to suppress political dissent and reinforce control over regions like Jammu, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These areas have been subject to political repression, underdevelopment, and corruption since Pakistan’s control began in 1947.
The Paki establishment’s actions, including the use of these regions for proxy wars and terrorism since 1988, have exacerbated issues such as discrimination against religious minorities, forced conversions, and severe human rights abuses. Reports indicate ongoing suffering and attacks against Christians, Hindus, and other minority groups, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan.