Islamabad's Iran Predicament Exposes Flaws in Asim Munir's 'Pakistan First' Narrative

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Pakistan's Iran Dilemma: Asim Munir's 'Pakistan First' Myth Shattered Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir (File image: ISPR/AP)

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News18•20-03-2026, 18:27

Pakistan's Iran Dilemma: Asim Munir's 'Pakistan First' Myth Shattered Amid Regional Tensions

•Pakistan faces a diplomatic tightrope amid rising West Asia tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
•Army Chief Asim Munir emphasized "Pakistan comes first" in a meeting with Shia scholars, urging national unity over sectarian divides.
•Munir highlighted Pakistan's demographic reality, with a significant Shia population, and warned against foreign conflicts causing domestic unrest.
•He reaffirmed Pakistan's deep strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia, describing them as close defense partners.
•Islamabad's dual messaging reflects its dilemma: balancing external alliances with internal sectarian sensitivities and stability.

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