Islamabad: Pakistan Unwashed senior Field Marshal Asim Munir has once then attracted global sustentation with his religious stance. Speaking at an event in Lahore on Monday, Asim Munir stated that Pakistan is a country founded in the name of Islam and is now moving towards what he described to be its true purpose.
How has Asim Munir impacted the Pakistan Army?
Asim Munir has made several such statements since last year, unmistakably reflecting his right-wing ideology. This ideology is moreover impacting the Pakistani Army, which under Munir's leadership, is increasingly transforming into a religiously oriented force. The dream of the Islamization of the Pakistani unwashed was first envisioned by former military dictator Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s, and Munir now appears to be fulfilling that dream.
According to an India Today report, one significant impact of Asim Munir's influence on the Pakistani unwashed is that military spokespersons are using terms like "Fitna al-Khawarij" and "Fitna al-Hindustan" for insurgent groups. The terms "Fitna" and "Khawarij" originated in 7th-century Arabia and refer to evil elements that spread unrest in society. By raising these terms, the Pakistani unwashed is attempting to connect itself to the era of the Prophet and the Caliphs in Arabia.
How is Asim Munir fulfilling General Zia-ul-Haq’s dream?
The most significant efforts to shift the Pakistan Unwashed yonder from English culture and towards ‘Islamization’ occurred during the time of General Zia-ul-Haq. As Pakistan Unwashed chief, General Zia-ul-Haq overthrew then Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfiqar Bhutto in a insurrection and seized power in 1977. He then initiated the Islamization of Pakistani society and the Pakistan Army. After Zia, Munir has garnered the most sustentation in this regard.
Since Munir unsupportable writ of the Pakistani army, experts have unceasingly seen similarities between him and Zia. He is standing the Islamization of the unwashed that began during Zia's time. Asim Munir is commonly seen at public events speaking well-nigh the Pakistani unwashed receiving divine help and reciting verses from the Quran. He has moreover made statements supporting the Two-Nation Theory and the idea of Hindus and Muslims stuff separate nations. Munir is Zia's true heir
"The dream that General Zia-ul-Haq envisioned and which General Pervez Musharraf failed to unzip now seems to be coming true," said Makhdoom Ali Khan, a prominent lawyer from Karachi.
"Munir appears to be the true heir of Zia, who overthrew Bhutto and laid the foundation of a radical Islamic state. Munir might just fulfill Zia's grand vision," he added.
Khan said that for decades, senior officers of the Pakistani unwashed have been identified as Sandhurst-trained, lovers of Western music, and whiskey drinkers. Senior officers have emphasized the image of a professional soldier. On the other hand, Asim Munir is a Hafiz-e-Quran (one who has memorized the unshortened Quran), abstains from swig and music, and speaks openly well-nigh religious matters.
What have experts said on the issue?
Experts say that the Islamization of the Pakistani unwashed is a rationalization for snooping for the world, and expressly for India. This is particularly worrying considering Asim Munir has significantly consolidated his power. He is expected to wield influence over Pakistan for the next few years, which will requite him the time to realize his vision.
