General Asim Munir: The New Chief of Pakistan's Army
General Asim Munir is the new chief of Pakistan’s army. He was appointed as the Chief of General Staff by Prime Minister Imran Khan after superseding two other generals in the race for the top post. Asim Munir will be replacing General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who completed his term on November 27. The new chief has served in Pakistan Army for more than 31 years and is known to be one of the most trusted aides of Gen Bajwa. Here are some interesting facts about General Asim Munir:
Asim Munir was born on 9 October 1959 in Gujranwala. He is a graduate of the Pakistan Military Academy, and was awarded his BSc in Economics at PMA. He is also a graduate of the National Defence University in Strategic Studies, the Royal College of Defence Studies, the US Army War College in Strategic Studies and the United Nations Military Academy. He has served as the Commander of 22nd Infantry Division in Kohat, Commander of the Karsha-Y-Darbar Corps, Director General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD), Inspector General Training and Evaluation and as Director General Military Operations. He has been Commander of the Southern Command, Commander of the XXXI Corps and Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Army.
General Asim Munir, the former head of Pakistan's ISI, has been making headlines recently for his anti-India stance. In a recent interview, he called India "the biggest threat to Pakistan" and said that Pakistan should continue to support terrorist groups like the Taliban and Lashkar-e-Taiba. He also accused India of harbouring terrorist groups like the Jaish-e-Mohammad and the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and said that Pakistan should do everything in its power to stop them.
General Munir's comments are alarming, to say the least. India and Pakistan have been locked in a conflict over Kashmir for decades, and his remarks could further escalate tensions between the two countries. His call for Pakistan to support terrorist groups is also deeply troubling. Such groups have caused immense suffering in both Pakistan and India, and there is no place for them in a peaceful future for either country.
He is one of the most trusted aides of Gen Bajwa
Asim Munir has played an important role in shaping the security situation in Pakistan. He has been one of the most trusted aides of Qamar Javed Bajwa and was his senior aide-de-camp when Gen Bajwa was serving in the 7th Infantry Division based in Gilgit-Baltistan. Asim Munir served as the chief of the army’s Strategic Plans Division, which is responsible for managing the country’s nuclear programme. He was also the military’s director-general for nuclear affairs for a few years. Given his strong association with Gen Bajwa, there has been speculation that Asim Munir would be appointed the Chief of Army Staff.
General Asim Munir's career in Pakistan Army
Asim Munir has served in various capacities during his service in Pakistan Army. He was the Commander of the Karsha-Y-Darbar Corps, Director General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD), Inspector General Training and Evaluation and as Director General Military Operations. He has been Commander of the Southern Command, Commander of the XXXI Corps and Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Army. His other important assignments include the command of a brigade in Sialkot, an infantry division in Gujranwala, an infantry division in Mohmand, the Chakla Headquarter, the General Staff Officer (GSO) in X Corps, GSO in the Army General Headquarters, Director of the Military Operations and Director of the Foreign Affairs at the Army General Headquarters. His other important assignments include the command of a brigade in Sialkot, an infantry division in Gujranwala, an infantry division in Mohmand, the Chakla Headquarter, the General Staff Officer (GSO) in X Corps, GSO in the Army General Headquarters, Director of the Military Operations and Director of the Foreign Affairs at the Army General Headquarters.
He is also a squash player and has represented Pakistan in international events
Asim Munir is also a squash player and has represented Pakistan in international events. His squash achievements include winning the Pakistan National Championship in the year 1990 and finishing runner-up in the same event in the years 1986 and 1987. He was also a member of the Pakistan Squash team which won the Inter-Services Squash Championship in the year 1987. Asim Munir played squash regularly against the world-champion Jansher Khan and had a close friendship with him.
Asim Munir will be inheriting a very difficult situation in Pakistan. The country’s economy is in a shambles and it is facing a growing financial crisis. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped to their lowest level since 1989 and the country’s stock market has plunged by more than 30 percent this year. Inflation is at a five-year high and unemployment is at its highest level ever. The country’s debt has also crossed $70 billion and the country has been facing growing pressure from international financial institutions to address its economic problems. The country has also been facing a growing security situation. Balochistan has been engulfed in sectarian violence and militant groups have been launching attacks on security forces in the country’s northern areas.
