Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir rakes up two-nation theory

Islamabad, April 16 — Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir on Wednesday raked up the two-nation theory, stating that Pakistan and India are fundamentally different nations.

Speaking at the Overseas Pakistani Convention in Islamabad, Munir urged citizens to pass on the history of Pakistan’s creation to future generations.

“Our forefathers believed we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life,” Munir said.

“Our religion is different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different. That’s where the foundation of the two-nation theory was laid. We are two nations, we are not one nation.”

The army chief emphasised the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for Pakistan and preserving the national identity among overseas Pakistani communities.

“Our forefathers have sacrificed immensely, and we have sacrificed a lot for the creation of this country, and we know how to defend it,” he said.

“Please don’t forget the story of Pakistan and don’t forget to narrate the story of Pakistan to your next generation, so that their bond with Pakistan never weakens.”

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He also vowed to crack down on terrorists in Balochistan, stating that "even ten generations of terrorists cannot harm Balochistan and Pakistan," reported ANI, citing local media.

Munir emphasised the army's determination to tackle terrorism and praised overseas Pakistanis for their dedication and commitment to the nation.

"We will beat the hell out of these terrorists very soon ...you think, these 1500 terrorists belonging to BLA, BLF and BRA, etc, can take away Balochistan from us…" Munir asked, according to ANI.

“Do Pakistan's enemies think that a handful of terrorists can decide the fate of Pakistan?...even ten generations of terrorists cannot harm Balochistan and Pakistan.”