Pakistan’s Asim Munir issues nuclear warning to India, says 'will take half the world down if...'
PTC Web Desk: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has reportedly made a controversial statement during his visit to the United States, warning that if Pakistan ever faced an existential threat from India, it would be willing to “take half the world down” with it.
Speaking at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, hosted by businessman and honorary consul Adnan Asad, Munir told attendees, “We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.”
In another remark at a Pakistani community event, Munir compared India and Pakistan in vivid terms, saying: “India is like a shining Mercedes on a highway, while we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to lose?”
According to Pakistan’s Dunya News, Munir also accused India of trying to project itself as a global leader, but claimed the reality was far different. He cited several incidents as “proof” of India’s alleged involvement in terrorism abroad, including the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada, the detention of eight Indian naval officers in Qatar, and the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.
During his trip, Munir met senior US political and military leaders as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora. In Tampa, he attended the retirement ceremony of outgoing US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Kurilla and the change-of-command ceremony for Admiral Brad Cooper, the new CENTCOM head.
Munir praised General Kurilla’s role in strengthening US-Pakistan military relations and wished Admiral Cooper success in addressing shared security challenges. He also met General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and invited him to visit Pakistan.
It is learnt, Munir held discussions with defence chiefs from several allied countries. His trip follows a rare five-day visit to the US in June, where he attended a private luncheon with President Donald Trump. That meeting resulted in announcements of increased cooperation, including an oil trade deal.
The visit comes just weeks after a US general called Pakistan a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism and praised its role in promoting regional stability.
- With inputs from agencies
