Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Nuclear Warning at US Dinner
Field Marshal Asim Munir said Pakistan would respond with nuclear weapons if it faced an existential threat in a future war with India. “We are a nuclear nation, if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us,” he told attendees.
The remarks were made at a black-tie dinner hosted by Adnan Asad, honorary consul in Tampa. It marked the first known instance of nuclear threats being issued from US soil against a third country.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Comments on Indus Waters Treaty
Munir criticised India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning it could put 250 million people at risk of starvation. He said Pakistan would destroy any dam India built. He stressed that Pakistan had no shortage of missiles, the report said.
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Controlled and Private Event
Guests were not allowed to carry mobile devices. No official transcript of the speech was shared. The Print reconstructed the speech from accounts of those present. Munir was in Florida to attend a retirement event for US CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla. An Israeli defence representative also attended.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Past Interactions and Political Implications
Munir previously met US President Donald Trump, a move that sparked debate in Pakistan. Critics noted that neither Pakistan’s Prime Minister nor President had received similar invitations.
Dinner and Cultural References
Around 120 Pakistani-Americans attended the Tampa event. Dinner included Caesar salad, tomato bisque, chicken or salmon, all Halal. The programme began with a Quranic verse and Pakistan’s national anthem. Munir referred to the Four-Day war with India, mocking India’s refusal to disclose losses and offering mutual transparency.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Strategic and Religious Messaging
He read from prepared notes, referencing Surah Fil and an image of industrialist Mukesh Ambani to signal future military action. Munir said Pakistan would target India from east to west. He compared India to a luxury car and Pakistan to a dump truck, implying damage in a collision, the report added.
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Role of Military in Politics
Munir argued that both war and politics were too important to be left solely to civilians. He urged the diaspora to support Pakistan and drew analogies to the importance of a motherland.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Religious and Resource Claims
He described Pakistan as one of two states founded on the Islamic profession of faith, the first being Medina. He claimed Pakistan would be blessed with energy and minerals, similar to Medina’s resources, it added.
Pakistan Diplomacy and International Relations
Munir noted tensions between India and the US, joking that Pakistan could offer lessons in balancing rival powers. He said Pakistan nominated Donald Trump for a Nobel Prize for good work.
FAQs
What did Asim Munir say about Pakistan’s nuclear policy?
He warned Pakistan would use nuclear weapons if facing an existential threat from India, claiming the country would “take half the world down” in such a scenario.
What was Munir’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty?
Munir criticised India’s suspension of the treaty and warned Pakistan would destroy any dams India built, stating that the country had no shortage of missiles.
