Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir declared that Kashmir remains an unresolved international issue, not an internal matter of India, in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam who called it Pakistan’s "jugular vein".
During his address to the Pakistani-American community on an official visit to the United States, the field marshal said overseas Pakistanis remain a source of pride and dignity, sharing a deep commitment to the homeland. He warned that any Indian aggression would face a firm and immediate response.
He described the diaspora as a "brain gain, not brain drain", and urged expatriates to invest and contribute to Pakistan’s development and prosperity.
Field Marshal Munir criticised India's ambitions of portraying itself as a "Vishwaguru" (world teacher), stating that its actions do not align with such claims.
He raised concerns over the transnational terrorist activities of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, citing the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada, the case of eight Indian naval officers in Qatar, and Kulbhushan Jadhav as examples.
The army chief said Pakistan had successfully countered India’s discriminatory and double standards through effective diplomacy.
He accused India of serious violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty, resulting in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, which, he warned, had brought the region to the brink of war.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for United Nations Security Council resolutions on Kashmir.
Field Marshal Munir thanked US President Donald Trump, crediting him for helping prevent not only the escalation of Pakistan-India tensions but also several other global conflicts.
He said Pakistan responded resolutely to Indian provocations, but India remains committed to destabilising the region.
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On the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Field Marshal Munir called the ongoing conflict a "genocide" and described it as one of the worst human tragedies with serious global and regional consequences.
He said several terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan, including the Khawarij faction, are actively targeting Pakistan. He affirmed that Pakistan serves as the final frontier against terrorism and that no sympathy would be extended to terrorists.
All terrorists would be brought to justice with full force, he added.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan–United States relations are moving in a new and constructive direction, and this visit aims to strengthen the foundation for durable ties.
He referred to progress on the implementation of Memoranda of Understanding with the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and China, noting that a potential Pakistan-US trade agreement could attract significant investment.
He highlighted that 64% of Pakistan’s population consists of youth who hold a crucial role in shaping the country’s future.
Describing social media as a powerful tool, he warned that hostile elements exploit it to spread orchestrated unrest.
He stressed the importance of understanding the mindset and priorities of the younger generation and appreciated the loyalty and swift response of overseas Pakistanis in times of national crisis.
He emphasised that Pakistan’s future progress is closely tied to the strength of its global diaspora.
