Tag: Gen Asim Munir

  • Army chief praises Ali Amin Gandapur for ‘cooperation on national issues’

    Army chief praises Ali Amin Gandapur for ‘cooperation on national issues’

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has praised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur for his collaboration on issues of national importance, a private media outlet reported.

    As per the details, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, earlier this week, chaired a meeting of the Apex Committee that was attended by all provincial chief executives, prominent federal ministers and services as well as intelligence chiefs, including the director general (DG) of Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI).

    Reports quoted a source close to CM Gandapur as saying that COAS Gen Asim, during the meeting, appreciated the KP chief executive for his cooperation on various issues such as security and International Monetary Fund (IMF) negotiations.

    As the meeting continued, CM Gandapur highlighted the issue of PTI founder Imran Khan’s incarceration and demanded his release from jail.

    “We want the release of our leader from jail,” he said, noting that Khan had been behind bars for over a year “without committing any crime”.

    The KP CM also reminded the participants that during PTI’s reign, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif was allowed to seek treatment in London despite his conviction in Pakistan.

    It may be noted that previously, former PM Imran was on August 5, 2023, arrested from his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, shortly after his conviction in the Toshakhana case and has since been in jail on multiple charges.

    While his sentence was suspended by a court later, the PTI founder continues to remain in jail over his alleged involvement in several other cases pertaining to corruption, misappropriation of funds and inciting masses against state institutions.

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved his bail in a second Toshakhana case; however, Khan was not released and re-arrested in jail for allegedly inciting party workers to clash with law enforcement in September this year.

    An anti-terrorism court has approved a five-day physical remand of the former PTI chief in the case. Under this order, an investigation officer will interrogate Khan at Adiala Jail.

    As the remand was granted, Khan’s cell within the prison was formally designated as a police station for the duration of the custody period. He will remain under New Town police jurisdiction while in custody.

    According to court orders, Khan is to be presented before the court on November 26, when further steps in the investigation will be determined based on any new evidence collected.

  • Army Chief will host Iftar for Pakistan cricket team

    Army Chief will host Iftar for Pakistan cricket team

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir will host an iftar party for the Pakistan cricket team in Rawalpindi on April 7. The national team is currently participating in a fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad.

    According to sources, the fitness camp, which was supposed to end on April 8, may wrap up a day earlier. Players will travel from Abbottabad to Rawalpindi on April 7 for iftar after which they will go back to their homes before Eid-ul-Fitr.

    New Zealand is coming for a five-match T20 series in Pakistan on April 14. Both the teams will play three T20 matches at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on April 18, 20 and 21. The teams will then travel to Lahore where they will play the remaining two T20Is of the series on April 25 and 27 respectively.

    All five matches of the T20 series will start at 7:00 PM (PST).

    New Zealand has announced their squad while Pakistan’s squad is going to be announced in a couple of days.

  • ‘Social media is being used to create environment of chaos,’ says General Asim Munir

    ‘Social media is being used to create environment of chaos,’ says General Asim Munir

    In a recent address at the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir expressed concern over the rampant spread of fabricated claims against the state of Pakistan on social media.

    “Social media is being used to create an environment of chaos, despair, and panic. Through fake news, an impression is being created that the state is losing its [writ],” the army chief said in an address to the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad on Friday.

    Pakistan, like many other nations, is grappling with the challenge of fake news on social media, where unfounded reports fueled by emotional appeals are spreading rapidly and contributing to societal divisions. A detailed report earlier this year by EU DisinfoLab revealed that Indian media outlets were involved in a smear campaign against Pakistan, quoting non-existent organizations, journalists, and bloggers.

    COAS Munir highlighted that such smear campaigns are not limited to external actors, as investigations have revealed the involvement of the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in using state resources to spread false propaganda against state institutions.

    Addressing the farmers, COAS Munir addressed the rumors and negative impressions being spread about Pakistan. He emphasized the historical significance of Pakistan, stating that it is founded on the principles of the Kalima, with divine backing for the country.

    COAS Munir reminded the audience of Pakistan’s abundant resources, including glaciers, rivers, mountains, and fertile land producing world-class rice, fruits, and valuable minerals like granite, gold, and copper.

    He lamented that Pakistan, once one of the fastest-growing countries in Asia in the 1960s, witnessed a decline due to forgetting the golden principles of faith, unity, and discipline advocated by the Quaid-i-Azam.

    Moving forward, COAS Munir discussed the Green Pakistan Initiative, highlighting its focus on boosting agriculture. He assured that a major chunk of the initiative’s income will go to the provinces, while the rest will be kept for farmers and agricultural research, he said, noting that the “role of the army in this is only to serve the people and farmers”.

    COAS Munir pledged to ensure easy agricultural credit, a cold storage chain, climate change-resistant seeds, and genetically engineered livestock for farmers.

  • Armed forces ready to defend the motherland from challenges: Gen Asim Munir

    Armed forces ready to defend the motherland from challenges: Gen Asim Munir

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said on Saturday that the armed forces are ready to face any challenges or threats faced by Pakistan and are fully prepared to respond back to enemies of the country.

    According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was in Khairpur Tamewali to witness the field exercise of the Bahawalpur Corps.

    “We are cognisant of the challenges and with the support of the nation we are prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan”, COAS emphasised.

    “Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds. Pakistan Armed Forces are focused on defending the frontiers of the motherland against the full spectrum of threats and with the support of the nation, Armed Forces will defeat the enemies of Pakistan, InshaAllah,” said the army chief during his visit. 

    COAS Munir received a briefing on the field exercise, which focuses on advancing professional skills across different levels and refining battlefield procedures to address future challenges in an operational environment.