Pakistan's Asim Munir threatens India again, rekindles Kashmir issue

Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir on Saturday claimed that India had made two unprovoked attacks, terming it a troubling absence of strategic foresight.

Speaking at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, Munir blamed India for escalating regional tensions and vowed a decisive response to any future Indian aggression.

He further called Pakistan a "net regional stabiliser," claiming that Islamabad had responded "resolutely" to "unprovoked" Indian military aggression.


"Despite provocations, Pakistan displayed restraint and maturity, reaffirming its commitment to regional peace," he said.


Munir claimed that India deliberately created tension in the region just as Pakistan was nearing the elimination of terrorism.

In the address, Munir once again brought up Kashmir, claiming that "at such a time, we must remember the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers who are struggling against India’s illegal occupation."

“Pakistan is a strong advocate for a just resolution of the Kashmir issue in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people,” he added.

Munir had termed Kashmir as Pakistan's 'jugular vein' just days before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

"Kashmir is our jugular vein; it will remain our jugular vein; we will not forget it," Munir had said, addressing the Pakistani diaspora abroad.

In response to the deadly attack, India put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold, a decisive blow to its neighbour. This was followed by the launch of Operation Sindoor, which targeted and demolished terror launchpads deep inside Pakistan.

A three day military escalation followed as Pakistan and India launched multiple attacks on each other from May 7 to 10.