Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has once again invoked the two-nation theory, emphasizing that Hindus and Muslims are fundamentally two different nations. His remarks come shortly after he labeled Kashmir as the “jugular vein” of Pakistan during a recent event.
General Munir’s Message to Overseas Pakistanis
Addressing Pakistanis residing abroad, General Munir urged them to narrate Pakistan’s history to their children. He stressed that their forefathers firmly believed that Hindus and Muslims were distinct from one another in all spheres of life, and this belief was the foundation of Pakistan’s creation.
Speech at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul
General Munir made these statements during the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday. Reaffirming the two-nation theory, Munir stated that Muslims and Hindus differ entirely in terms of religion, customs, culture, and mindset.
He emphasized that Pakistan was achieved after immense sacrifices, and it is now the sacred duty of the country’s armed forces to safeguard its sovereignty. “Our ancestors gave countless sacrifices for the birth of Pakistan, and we know how to protect it,” Munir declared.
Reiterating Kashmir as Pakistan’s “Jugular Vein”
Earlier, during a meeting with the expatriate Pakistani community on April 16, General Munir had once again underlined Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir. He described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and called upon Pakistanis abroad to keep the Kashmir cause alive among future generations.
“Our position is clear—Kashmir was our jugular vein, it remains our jugular vein, and we will never abandon our Kashmiri brothers in their struggle,” Munir affirmed.
Emphasis on Two-Nation Theory by Quoting MA Jinnah
Quoting Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Munir stressed the ideological basis of Pakistan’s existence. He reminded overseas Pakistanis that the idea behind Pakistan was rooted in the belief that Muslims and Hindus were distinct in every sense — from religion and traditions to customs, thoughts, and aspirations.
“This was the very foundation upon which the two-nation theory was built. We are two separate nations, not one,” Munir concluded, urging the diaspora to instill this understanding in the next generation.
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