Is Pakistan's Nuclear Threat a Sign of Irresponsibility? Insights from Army Chief Asim Munir

Concerns Over Nuclear Threats from Pakistan

New Delhi: The recent nuclear threat made by Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, while in the United States, has raised alarms about the country's stability and responsibility regarding nuclear weapons, according to government sources on Monday.

Officials expressed concerns that there is a significant risk of nuclear arms potentially being accessed by non-state actors within Pakistan, indicating that Munir's statements reflect a lack of democratic governance in the nation.

During his speech to the Pakistani community in Tampa, Florida, Munir allegedly warned that if Pakistan were to face a dire threat in a conflict with India, they would not hesitate to retaliate destructively.

"We are a nuclear nation. If we believe we are going down, we will take half the world down with us," he was quoted as saying by various media outlets.

Sources noted that such aggressive rhetoric is not new; it often emerges when the U.S. extends support to the Pakistani military, revealing their underlying aggressive tendencies.

This situation underscores the absence of democracy in Pakistan, where military influence appears to dominate the political landscape.

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A source further suggested that the warm reception Munir received in the U.S. could lead to a potential coup in Pakistan, positioning him as a presidential figure.