Overview
- Munir told a Jang columnist that rumours of him seeking the presidency or altering Pakistan’s leadership are completely false.
- He accused India of funding and supporting the TTP and BLA to destabilise Pakistan and vowed to defend the nation’s peace.
- He confirmed Pakistan has delivered a clear message to the Afghan Taliban demanding they rein in TTP elements operating from Afghan territory.
- He underscored a balanced approach toward the United States and China and noted Pakistan’s nomination of President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Government and army spokesmen have labelled the leadership rumours baseless, but unnamed intelligence sources and social-media chatter keep scrutiny on his growing political influence.