During his visit to the United States, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), addressed the Pakistani community, calling them a “source of pride, dignity, and strength” for the nation. Rejecting the term “brain drain,” he described overseas Pakistanis as a “brain gain” that contributes significantly to the country’s development.

In a sharp critique of India, COAS Asim Munir dismissed New Delhi’s self-portrayal as a “Vishwa Guru” as “far from reality”. He cited multiple examples exposing India’s RAW-backed transnational terrorism, including:

• The assassination of a Sikh leader in Canada
• The case of eight Indian naval officers arrested in Qatar
• The capture of RAW operative Kulbhushan Yadav in Pakistan

He noted Pakistan’s diplomatic success in countering India’s discriminatory policies on international forums.

Referring to recent incidents on the border, Asim Munir condemned India’s violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, which resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians and pushed the region to the brink of war. He thanked US President Donald Trump for his “strategic leadership” in helping defuse the crisis and prevent wider conflict.

Reiterating Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, he reminded the world that it is not India’s internal matter but an unresolved international agenda item and Pakistan’s “jugular vein” as per Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

On regional security, he warned that multiple terrorist outfits, including Fitna al-Khawarij, are operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan.

“There will be no sympathy for terrorists; they will face justice with full force,” he vowed.

Acknowledging the power of social media, COAS cautioned that hostile actors use it to spread “manufactured chaos”. Citing the Qur’an, he urged Pakistanis to verify information before acting on unverified news.

Highlighting Pakistan’s recent gains in diplomacy and security, Asim Munir attributed them to Allah’s blessings, national unity, political foresight, and the professionalism of the armed forces.

With 64% of the population under 30, he said Pakistan’s potential for growth is unmatched:

“Our question is no longer if we will rise, but how soon and how strongly we will rise.”

He urged Pakistanis, at home and abroad, to move forward with renewed resolve and a clear vision for national progress.