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Business Recorder
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Dodgy claims
EDITORIAL: In response to Indian Deputy Army Chief Lieutenant General Rahul Singh's recent claim that China provided 'live impetus' to Pakistan during the four-day military confrontation last May, Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has categorically dismissed the assertion as 'irresponsible and incorrect.' Speaking at the National Defence University, he described India's attempt to implicate other nations in a purely bilateral conflict as a 'shoddy attempt' at camp politics, especially given India's position as a member of the Quad, a US-led security alliance focused on countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Field Marshal further criticised India's attempts to position itself as the 'net security provider' in a region increasingly wary of its hegemonic ambitions and extremist Hindutva ideology. China also weighed in on the matter, with its Foreign Ministry issuing a statement on Monday affirming that its defence and security cooperation with Pakistan is part of normal bilateral relations and does not target any third party. India's efforts to deflect responsibility for its setbacks during the conflict are not only an attempt to salvage national pride but also a reflection of a deeper miscalculation in its military capabilities and strategic posture. The confrontation, which escalated rapidly, saw India launching missile and drone strikes deep into mainland Pakistan, blatantly disregarding international law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing Islamabad without evidence of involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, referred to the unprovoked strikes as the 'new normal.' Expecting to gain an upper hand with its newly acquired Rafale jets and other advanced Western weaponry, India was caught off guard by Pakistan's swift and effective response. Not only did Pakistan repel the missile and drone assaults, but it also downed six Indian aircraft, including three of India's prized Rafale jets. This is particularly significant given that in 2019, after India's airstrike on Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Prime Minister Modi had lamented that had India possessed Rafale jets at the time, 'the result would have been different.' While India had bolstered its military capabilities with cutting-edge Western technology, Pakistan deployed J-10C fighters armed with PL-15 beyond visual range (BVR) missiles, obtained from its strategic partner, China. Pakistan also integrated AI-driven systems into its defence network, attaining a clear tactical advantage in real-time combat situations. Pakistan has consistently demonstrated its military prowess in past conflicts over Kashmir, and this latest confrontation further solidified its operational capabilities. Lt-Gen. Singh's claim of Chinese involvement in the bilateral conflict is not only an attempt to deflect attention but also an indication of India's unwillingness to confront its own strategic miscalculations. By pointing to China, India hopes to maintain the narrative of its military superiority. However, such diversionary tactics will only go so far. Both the international community and astute domestic observers can see through the official rhetoric, recognising that the real issue lies in India's overconfidence and its failure to accurately assess its own military limitations. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India Today
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP's Chhangur Baba travelled to Nepal to secure ties with Pak's ISI: Sources
In a fresh and explosive revelation, sources have revealed that Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba - the self-styled godman at the centre of a multi-state religious conversion racket - had travelled to Kathmandu in a bid to strengthen ties with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). This alleged move goes beyond the ongoing illegal religious conversion case in which Baba is already facing serious from orchestrating the religious conversion of economically weak Hindu families, Chhangur was allegedly planning to establish direct links with the ISI. According to sources, he wanted Hindu women - who had been converted to Islam - to be married off to ISI agents and sleeper cell operatives in agencies arrested Chhangur Baba and his two close associates - Neetu and Naveen - just in time, thereby averting what officials described as a potential national security disaster. A recent meeting of ISI agents was reportedly held at the Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu. A delegation from Pakistan's National Defence University also participated in the event, which was attended by ISI officials. The Pakistani delegation even visited the India-Nepal border said Chhangur was seeking to establish contact with the Pakistani Embassy through a religious leader based in Nepal, but due to security restrictions, he was unable to enter the further revealed that Chhangur was trying to establish a base in Barhni, located in Uttar Pradesh. His next plan reportedly involved bringing in batches of Rohingya refugees, falsely presenting them as Hindus, and then converting them to religious conversion network allegedly spread across multiple Indian states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, West Bengal, and various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Balrampur's Utraula region was reportedly chosen as the central hub for these operations due to its proximity to the Nepal is also said to have had connections with international Islamic organisations, including the Islamic Development Bank (Saudi Arabia), the Muslim World League, Dawat-e-Islami, and the Islamic Union of TURNS WHISTLEBLOWER?In what is being described as the biggest revelation in the case so far, Mohammad Ahmed Khan, believed to be Chhangur Baba's close aide and financial associate, has come forward with startling to Aaj Tak, India Today's sister website, Khan said, "I myself was troubled by Chhangur Baba He forcibly grabbed land worth crores that was in my name. I was his partner in financial dealings worth hundreds of crores."Khan further alleged that Chhangur Baba operated a syndicate involving land grabbing, illegal funding, and threats, run through a group known as the Rabbani Rabbani gang worked directly under Baba's instructions. They occupied land, prepared fake documents, and threatened people. The gang also had links with the late gangster Mukhtar Ansari's henchmen," Khan claimed, adding that he possesses photographic evidence of these also revealed that just before Baba's arrest, a member of the Rabbani gang managed to join the Uttar Pradesh Raksha Parishad (UP Defence Council), fuelling concerns about the gang's influence within administrative said he met Changur Baba in 2023 and had no association with him before that."He tried to frame me in a property case, and I had to take him to court. Even after his arrest, his gang members are still active and capable of executing large-scale plans," he Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is investigating the case, has said that Changur Baba is accused of converting over 1,500 Hindu women and thousands of other non-Muslims to Islam through coercion and inducement.- EndsMust Watch
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
COAS rejects Indian allegation of Chinese help
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir categorically denied India's baseless allegations that China supported Pakistan during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. Addressing the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad, the army chief termed the Indian claims 'irresponsible and contrary to facts', emphasising that Pakistan's success was rooted in its own strategic foresight, professional excellence, and institutional strength. He stated that such accusations reflect India's habitual reluctance to acknowledge Pakistan's indigenous capabilities and long-term strategic planning. 'These statements are an attempt to undermine our achievements and shift focus from India's own military and strategic failures,' said the Field Marshal. He said that Operation Sindoor marked a strategic failure for India, where it could not achieve its declared military objectives. 'India's irrational justifications following the operation only expose its lack of operational readiness and poor strategic depth,' he added. The army chief stressed that wars are not won through political rhetoric, media campaigns, or imported weaponry. 'They are won through unwavering resolve, professional competence, operational clarity, and strong institutions backed by national will,' he asserted. Highlighting the evolving nature of warfare, Field Marshal Munir spoke on the importance of mental preparedness, strategic understanding, and professional excellence in tackling complex, multi-domain threats. He emphasised that institutions like the National Defence University play a vital role in preparing leadership capable of dealing with hybrid, conventional, and non-conventional challenges. He also called for greater synergy between civil and military institutions to effectively manage national security imperatives. Commenting on India's recent provocative statements, the army chief said, 'Trying to involve third parties in a purely bilateral conflict is a reflection of India's failed political and military approach. The narrative of being a 'net security provider' in the region is a false construct— especially when regional countries are themselves frustrated by India's aggressive behaviour and Hindutva-driven ideology.' Contrasting this with Pakistan's diplomatic conduct, he said, 'Pakistan has built durable partnerships on the basis of mutual respect, peace, and principled diplomacy. Our approach has proven us to be a net regional stabiliser.' Reaffirming Pakistan's firm position on national sovereignty, Field Marshal Munir warned, 'Any misadventure or violation of Pakistan's territorial integrity will be met with an immediate, forceful, and uncompromising response.' He added that any attempt to target Pakistan's population centres, economic hubs, military bases, or ports would result in a 'severe, painful, and disproportionate retaliation,' and that the responsibility for such escalation would lie entirely with the 'reckless aggressor'— India—whose leadership fails to grasp the consequences of provoking a sovereign nuclear state. Expressing full confidence in the professionalism, readiness, and spirit of Pakistan's Armed Forces, the Field Marshal urged the graduating officers to remain committed to integrity, selfless service, and unwavering dedication to the nation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Munir denies Indian claim of Chinese assistance in recent conflict, Beijing downplays issue
Asim Munir (File photo) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday rejected Indian claims that China supported Islamabad in the recent conflict as a 'desperate distortion' to cover up what he claimed was India own military failure. He warned that any future aggression against Pakistan would be met with a 'more than reciprocal' and 'deeply hurting' response. Addressing the National Defence University in Islamabad, Munir claimed India's assertion of Chinese assistance during Pakistan's Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was 'factually incorrect and irresponsible'. 'Such insinuations expose a chronic Indian inability to accept Pakistan's institutional strength, indigenous military capability, and strategic foresight,' Munir said. 'Dragging third countries into a bilateral confrontation is a poor attempt at face-saving and narrative-building,' he said. China, too, sought to downplay Indian Army deputy chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh's assertion that Beijing provided active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, using the conflict as a 'live lab' to test various weapon systems. 'I am not familiar with the specifics you mentioned. Let me say that China and Pakistan are close neighbours enjoying traditional friendship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Com a Azul, o mundo é logo ali: sua viagem internacional em até 10x. Azul Linhas Aéreas Ver oferta Undo Defence and security cooperation is part of the normal cooperation between the two countries and does not target any third party,' PTI quoted Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning as saying in Beijing in response to a question on Gen Singh's remarks. At the same time, Mao said the India-China relationship is in a 'critical moment of improvement and development' and Beijing would like to promote steady growth of bilateral ties with New Delhi. India has claimed that China provided Pakistan with covert logistical and intelligence support during the recent clashes – an allegation not publicly endorsed by Beijing. Pakistan, however, maintains the operation was 'purely indigenous', carried out with high-level coordination across the military chain of command. Munir accused India of 'camp politics' and seeking to position itself as a regional power by invoking global rivalries. Munir's remarks come amid elevated tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with troop deployments reinforced along the Line of Control (LoC) and diplomatic channels largely inactive. Inter-Services Public Relations, which released Munir's remarks, framed the address as part of a broader message to both domestic and international audiences that Pakistan remains militarily prepared, politically united, and unwilling to tolerate threats to its sovereignty.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Incorrect: Asim Munir after India exposes China's hand during Op Sindoor
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir on Monday dismissed India's assertion of Islamabad receiving live strategic support from China during Operation Sindoor, dismissing them as "irresponsible and factually incorrect.""Insinuations regarding external support in Pakistan's successful Operation Bunyanum Marsoos are irresponsible and factually incorrect and reflect a chronic reluctance to acknowledge indigenous capability and institutional resilience developed over decades of strategic prudence," he in a veiled threat to India, further reiterated that any further challenge to Pakistan's sovereignty will be met with a swift and resolute response without any constraints or inhibitions. 'Any attempt to target our population centres, military bases, economic hubs and ports will instantly invoke a deeply hurting and more than reciprocal response," Munir said, addressing graduating officers at the National Defence University in claimed that in contrast to India's strategic behaviour resting on "parochial self-alignment", Pakistan has forged lasting partnerships based on principled diplomacy, anchored in mutual respect and peace, establishing itself to be a stabiliser in the region.'Naming other states as participants in the purely bilateral military conflagration is also a shoddy attempt at playing camp politics...," he remarks came in response to the Indian Army's Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, who stated that Beijing was active behind the scenes during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan.'If you were to look at statistics from the last five years, 81% of the military hardware that Pakistan gets is from China. In the conflict, China was able to test its weapons against other weapons, so it is like a live lab available to them,' Deputy Chief Singh deputy army chief said that India was not only fighting Pakistan and China but also named Turkey."Pakistan was at the front. China was providing all possible support... Turkey also played an important role in providing the type of support it did," Lt General Singh said during his address at an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in Delhi.- EndsInputs from PTI
