Asim Munir's 'Destiny' Statement: Pakistan Army Chief's Dangerous Warning

• Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir stated Pakistan is moving towards its 'noble purpose' for which it was created, linking it to Islam and its special status among Islamic countries.
• Experts view Munir's statement as a dangerous warning, signaling a return to Pakistan's strategy of using 'Islam' and 'global Muslim leadership' to mask geopolitical failures and economic issues.
• The statement reinforces the idea that Pakistan, as the only nuclear-armed Muslim country, has a 'special right' to lead and intervene in the Muslim world.
• Pakistan is reportedly attempting to form an 'Islamic NATO', selling 'security' and military hardware like JF-17 fighter jets, and offering training to Gulf and African countries to manage its economy.
• Diplomatic experts suggest the statement is a distraction from domestic issues and a warning to neighbors like India and the West, reflecting the military establishment's reliance on ideology and fear.

Why It Matters: Asim Munir's 'destiny' statement signals Pakistan's military using religious rhetoric to mask crises and assert regional dominance.