The Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, attended a high-profile dinner that has sparked new uproar on the internet. In an attempt to celebrate the political leadership, the military’s “steadfast commitment,” and the “indomitable spirit” of the Pakistani people as demonstrated during “Marka-e-Haq – Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos,” the event was widely ridiculed on social media.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani, and other high-ranking military and political officials attended the meal.
But it was a framed artwork that General Munir gave to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that grabbed attention online.
The painting, which was promoted as a representation of the alleged military action, was displayed in photos taken at the event. However, astute users on X (previously Twitter) quickly noted that the picture was remarkably similar to a 4-year-old shot taken during a Chinese military drill.
Many commenters questioned the veracity of Pakistan’s depiction of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, claiming that the image was taken straight from publicly accessible images of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises.
“They can’t even produce original visuals of their own military operation,” remarked a user.
The timing of Munir’s elevation has also drawn criticism. The title of field marshal is typically awarded to military commanders who lead their country to an unquestionable triumph in conflict. However, in this instance, no such combat has taken place, and in the purported “Operation Sindoor,” India is said to have damaged Pakistan’s air bases and destroyed its drones and missiles.
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According to reports, Indian defence systems successfully intercepted the majority of the drones and unmanned aerial vehicles launched from across the border, thwarting Pakistan’s military retaliation to Operation Sindoor.
At the meal, the Pakistani story of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos was portrayed as a patriotic high point in spite of these facts. However, the revelation of the image’s Chinese provenance has now called into question the narrative’s veracity and turned the entire incident into a topic of public derision.
Neither the government nor the Pakistan Army have yet to provide an explanation for the uproar over Munir’s promotion or the viral image.
