Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's Bahawalpur Visit Grabbed India's Attention
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 16:02
Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's Bahawalpur Visit Grabbed India's Attention
- •Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison and witnessed the 'Steadfast Resolve' field exercise on January 29.
- •Bahawalpur is significant as it houses a terror site linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) that India struck during Operation Sindoor.
- •Munir addressed troops, emphasizing readiness for multi-domain warfare and technological transformation, which is seen as a message to India.
- •The city is an operational and ideological anchor for JeM, with its headquarters Markaz Subhan Allah camp used for recruitment and training.
- •The visit, focusing on drones and modern warfare, is perceived as a deliberate reaffirmation of Pakistan's traditional assets and terror network alignments.
Why It Matters: Asim Munir's Bahawalpur visit, a JeM stronghold, signals Pakistan's military readiness and continued support for terror networks.
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