BRUSSEL BUREAU REPORT , MONITORING DESK
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has emphasized that true political reconciliation is only possible through sincere apology, stating, “Those who apologized became angels, and the one who refused became the devil.”
Speaking at a special event hosted by the overseas Pakistani community in Brussels, Field Marshal Munir rejected rumors of political change, calling them completely false. He said such rumors are being spread by those who oppose both the government and the military leadership.
“I have been appointed by God to protect this nation,” he stated, clarifying that he harbors no ambitions for any political position.
During the session, in response to a question on political reconciliation, he referred to Quranic verses related to the creation of Adam. He explained that all angels submitted to God’s command except Iblis (Satan), who refused. “Forgiveness brings dignity, and arrogance leads to downfall,” he said.
On foreign policy, Field Marshal Munir stressed that Pakistan has a long history of maintaining balance between relations with China and the United States, and declared, “We will not sacrifice one friend for another.”
He highlighted former US President Donald Trump’s genuine desire for peace and noted that Pakistan was among the first to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize, a move that many other countries have followed.
Addressing regional security, the Army Chief issued a strong warning to India, urging it to stop using proxies to destabilize Pakistan. He also called on the Afghan government to stop pushing Taliban elements into Pakistani territory, stressing that “it is our duty to avenge every drop of Pakistani blood.”
Field Marshal Munir praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his sincerity and tireless work, noting his commitment of working 18 hours a day during crises. “The resolve shown by the PM and the cabinet during conflict is commendable,” he said.
At the event, he was welcomed as a victorious commander by a large number of Pakistanis from across Europe. Despite concerns over mismanagement, he insisted on meeting everyone personally, saying, “These people have come from far away — how can we turn them back?” He stood for hours, shaking hands with every individual until the last guest had left.
