In a strongly worded response, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has firmly rejected recent claims from India suggesting that China assisted Pakistan during the recent armed standoff between the two nuclear-armed nations. Speaking at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, the army chief called the allegations a “shoddy attempt” by India to shift focus and stir bloc-based narratives.
Field Marshal Munir criticized New Delhi for dragging China into what he termed a “purely bilateral military exchange,” adding that such tactics reek of “camp politics” and a lack of maturity in strategic communication.
His comments come after Indian Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Rahul Singh alleged that Beijing provided Islamabad with live intelligence during May’s brief but intense conflict. Singh claimed that Pakistan had real-time knowledge of sensitive Indian military positions—something he attributed to Chinese inputs.
The Pakistani military, however, has flatly denied receiving any such support. Munir pointed to India’s failure to meet its military goals in “Operation Sindoor” and said that blaming external players like China was just an excuse for India’s own “lack of preparedness and foresight.”
He credited Pakistan’s success during “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos” to the country’s long-standing institutional capability and home-grown strategic thinking. “Such insinuations are not only baseless but reflect India’s unwillingness to recognize Pakistan’s own military competence,” he added.
Taking a broader view, Munir said India continues to act as a “net security provider” in the region — a role shaped more by great power rivalry than any real regional consensus. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to diplomatic solutions, regional peace, and partnerships built on mutual respect, rather than coercion or opportunism.
Warning of severe consequences, the COAS reiterated that any future aggression or violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty will be met with a swift and overwhelming response. “If any hostile force targets our population, bases, ports or economic zones, our reaction will be immediate, deeply hurting, and more than reciprocal,” he declared.
He emphasized that real military strength doesn’t come from flashy equipment or media narratives but from “faith, discipline, and operational clarity.” He praised Pakistan’s armed forces for maintaining high morale, professionalism, and readiness despite evolving threats, including hybrid warfare.
Wrapping up his address, Munir lauded institutions like the NDU for their role in building future leadership and encouraged the graduating officers to serve with integrity, selflessness, and unwavering patriotism.
