Asim Munir Archives - National Times

19 Apr

Asim Munir’s Iran Connect Raises Eyebrows in Washington Amid Ongoing US-Pakistan Engagement

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Growing unease within sections of the US establishment has put Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir under scrutiny, as intelligence assessments question his close engagement with Iran’s top military leadership. A recent report by Fox News suggests that Munir’s longstanding associations with senior Iranian commanders have emerged as a concern for policymakers in Washington, particularly at a time when he is involved in facilitating indirect talks between the United States and Iran. Security analysts cited in the report pointed to his alleged past interactions with figures such as Qassem Soleimani and Hossein Salami. These links, they argue, could…

04 Nov

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Sparks Outrage Over Army Chief Asim Munir’s Extended Tenure and New Powers

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Islamabad, November 4, 2025 — Pakistan’s proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has ignited a fierce political storm, as critics claim it strengthens military dominance at the cost of democratic institutions. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has reportedly sought support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to push through the amendment, which directly benefits Army Chief General Asim Munir.The amendment seeks to modify Article 243 of the Constitution, allowing an extended tenure for General Munir and granting formal constitutional recognition to his newly conferred rank of Field Marshal. Munir received this title earlier in 2025…

23 May

Imran Khan Slams General Munir’s Promotion, Suggests “King” Title Amid Rising Civil-Military Tensions

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National Times Bureau, May 23, 2025: In a sharp rebuke from his prison cell, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has mocked the ceremonial promotion of Army Chief General Asim Munir to Field Marshal, suggesting he would have been better off crowning himself “King.” The biting criticism, delivered through Khan’s legal team and posted on social media, underscores the deepening civil-military divide in Pakistan.Khan remarked, “Masha’Allah, General Asim Munir became a Field Marshal. It would have been better if he had given himself the title of King instead... because at present the law of the jungle is prevalent in the…

20 May

BJP’s Amit Malviya Sparks Row by Comparing Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan Army Chief

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National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya stirred fresh controversy after posting a provocative tweet accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of echoing Pakistan’s stance on India's military operations. Malviya's post came in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military action hailed by the government as a demonstration of India's strategic dominance.In his tweet, Malviya criticized Gandhi for not congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the operation’s success. Instead, he accused the Congress MP of repeatedly questioning how many Indian jets were lost — a query, Malviya claimed, already addressed in DGMO briefings. “Curiously,…