Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reportedly been absent from public view following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Munir’s Absence Raises Questions
- While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been holding high-level security meetings, Munir has not issued any official statement regarding the Indian strikes.
- Reports suggest that Munir is facing internal pressure within the Pakistani military, with some senior commanders allegedly disagreeing with his leadership approach.
- Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s inner circle has accused Munir of dragging the country into conflict with India due to personal ambitions.
Pakistan’s Response to Operation Sindoor
- Pakistan has declared the Indian strikes as “an act of war”, with Sharif stating that the country has the right to retaliate.
- The Pakistan Army has been authorized to respond, but Munir’s silence has fueled speculation about his next move.
Military & Political Implications
- Munir’s absence from key security briefings has led to speculation about internal discord within the Pakistani military.
- Analysts believe that Munir’s recent rhetoric, including calling Kashmir Pakistan’s “jugular vein”, was aimed at diverting attention from domestic unrest.
As tensions escalate, Munir’s next steps remain uncertain, with Pakistan’s military and political leadership under intense scrutiny.
