Overview

• General Asim Munir's April 16 speech calling Kashmir Pakistan’s 'jugular vein' is linked by Indian officials to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.
• Former Major Adil Raja has accused Munir of orchestrating the Pahalgam attack to consolidate personal political power, though these claims remain unverified.
• Munir has warned of a 'swift and notched-up response' to any Indian military action following India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites in Pakistan.
• Reports of internal dissent within Pakistan’s military, including rumors of Munir's possible removal, highlight growing instability under his leadership.
• Munir’s tenure is marked by his controversial role in civilian politics, suppression of dissent, and escalating tensions with India over Kashmir.