Munir Issues Indus Water Treaty Warning (Social media)
International News: Pakistani Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has once again made aggressive remarks against India during his recent visit to the United States. Speaking at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, hosted by Adnan Asad—the honorary consul of Pakistan in Tampa—Munir warned that if Pakistan ever faces a threat to its existence, it would not go down alone.
According to a report by The Print, Munir said, “We are a nuclear-armed country. If we feel we are sinking, we will take half the world down with us.” This statement was reportedly made in the presence of several prominent Pakistani community members, though the event did not allow attendees to carry mobile phones or any recording devices. No official transcript of the speech was provided, but sources who attended the dinner confirmed the content.
Munir also mentioned the Indus Water Treaty, criticizing India’s recent move to halt the agreement. He claimed that such a move threatens the livelihood of over 250 million people in Pakistan. Warning India, he stated that Pakistan is waiting for New Delhi to begin building dams, after which Islamabad would be ready to destroy them with “ten missiles.”
He further asserted, “The Indus River is not India’s personal property. We have no shortage of missiles, Alhamdulillah.” His remarks reflected the long-standing dispute between the two nations over water-sharing arrangements.
The Pakistani Army Chief reportedly spoke about targeting India’s most valuable resources in the event of a conflict. The Print quoted him saying, “We will start from India’s east, where they have placed their most valuable assets, and then move west.”
Munir also touched upon recent tensions between India and the US, allegedly making a reference to trade disagreements, including the Trump-era tariff disputes. He quipped that Pakistan ought to host a “masterclass” for the world on how to balance rival powers.
In an unexpected turn during his speech, Munir remarked that Pakistan had even nominated former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Prize. This remark drew laughter from the audience, as it came in the context of contrasting Pakistan’s diplomacy with India’s current international relations.
The Tampa dinner was organized under strict rules—no mobile phones, cameras, or recording devices were permitted. This has made independent verification of the exact wording of Munir’s speech difficult. However, the reported content indicates a mix of nuclear threats, criticism of India’s policies, and attempts at diplomatic humor.
Munir’s remarks are likely to fuel fresh tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly over the sensitive issues of nuclear policy and the Indus Water Treaty. While such statements have been made before by Pakistani officials, making them from US soil adds another layer of diplomatic significance.
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