Why Did Pakistan Reward Munir After a Military Setback? Unpacking the Field Marshal Rank

International News: After India's operation 'Sindoor', Pakistan's army was badly exposed after destroying terrorists in Pakistan and destroying more than 8 airbase. But to hide the defeat, Pakistan adopted its old strategy - a curtain on defeat with a promotion. The Pakistani Army has awarded General Asim Munir the highest military degree of Field Marshall in this sequence.

Now the question arises that what is the rank of Field Marshall? Why is it given and what is the importance behind it? Come, let's know the meaning of this glorious position.

What is field martial?

Field Marshall is the highest military position that is considered above any general. It is not just a rank, but a glorious symbol of extraordinary leadership, strategic skills and historical military success shown in the battleground.

• Officers on this rank are considered to be serving for a lifetime.
• They get equal or more to pension and salary general.
• Their uniforms have 5 stars - which symbolize military power.

Why this rank was given to Asim Munir?

After a crushing defeat from India, both the government and the army were getting gritty in Pakistan. In such a situation, the Shahbaz Sharif government made the army chief a 'field marshal' and indicated that he is standing with the army.

Political analysts believe that this decision is the result of political compulsion and army pressure.

• The army helped Sharif government in general elections.
• Government is afraid that Munir should not make military coup.

How much is salary?

According to Pakistani media reports:

General Asim Munir gets about 2.5 lakh Pakistani rupees every month, Which is about ₹ 75,000 in Indian currency.

However, after becoming a field marshal, they get additional allowances, facilities, private staff and military security. He is eligible for the facilities of this post till death.

How many field marshals became in India?

So far, only two officers in India have been given the title of Field Marshal:

• Sam Manekshaw (1973)-1971 Indo-Pak war hero
• K.M. Cariappa (1986) - First Army Chief of Independent India

In India, this post is given only on an extraordinary contribution, not for political appearances.

What does analysis say?

Pakistan's field martial promotion is a mixed game of military conspiracy, political compulsion and symbolic defense. It is also considered an attempt to divert attention from the bitter reality of Operation Sindoor in India. While India reflects the power of its army with results, Pakistan is still engaged in celebrating false victory with positions and symbols. But the bitter truth is- does not hide defeat from promotion.