Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, on Wednesday reaffirmed support for the two-nation theory that led to the creation of Pakistan, asserting that Hindus and Muslims were fundamentally different “in every possible aspect of life.”
Speaking at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, as quoted by TOI, Munir urged the diaspora to pass on the story of Pakistan’s creation to future generations so the country’s legacy remains intact.
“You have to narrate Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget it when our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life," Munir said.
“Our religion is different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different, that’s where the foundation of the two-nation theory was laid. We are two nations, we are not one nation,” he added.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister was also present during Munir’s address, in which the army chief emphasized the sacrifices made for the creation of the country.
“…Because of that, our forefathers mounted that incessant struggle to create this country. Our forefathers, they have sacrificed immensely, and we have sacrificed a lot for the creation of this country, and we know how to defend it,” Munir stated.
He continued, “My dear brothers and sisters and sons and daughters, please don’t forget the story of Pakistan, and don’t forget to narrate this story of Pakistan to your next generation, so that their bond with Pakistan never weakens, whether it is the third generation, or the fourth generation, or the fifth generation, they know what Pakistan is for them.”
The two-nation theory, championed by the Muslim League, advocated for a separate homeland for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. It eventually became the ideological foundation of the Pakistan movement.
Separately, Munir also addressed the issue of terrorism in Balochistan, vowing to eliminate the threat entirely. “Even ten generations of terrorists cannot harm Balochistan and Pakistan,” he declared.
He reiterated the army’s commitment to tackling terrorism and praised overseas Pakistanis for their dedication and contributions to the nation.
With inputs from TOI
Speaking at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, as quoted by TOI, Munir urged the diaspora to pass on the story of Pakistan’s creation to future generations so the country’s legacy remains intact.
“You have to narrate Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget it when our forefathers thought we were different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life," Munir said.
“Our religion is different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different, that’s where the foundation of the two-nation theory was laid. We are two nations, we are not one nation,” he added.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister was also present during Munir’s address, in which the army chief emphasized the sacrifices made for the creation of the country.
“…Because of that, our forefathers mounted that incessant struggle to create this country. Our forefathers, they have sacrificed immensely, and we have sacrificed a lot for the creation of this country, and we know how to defend it,” Munir stated.
He continued, “My dear brothers and sisters and sons and daughters, please don’t forget the story of Pakistan, and don’t forget to narrate this story of Pakistan to your next generation, so that their bond with Pakistan never weakens, whether it is the third generation, or the fourth generation, or the fifth generation, they know what Pakistan is for them.”
The two-nation theory, championed by the Muslim League, advocated for a separate homeland for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. It eventually became the ideological foundation of the Pakistan movement.
Separately, Munir also addressed the issue of terrorism in Balochistan, vowing to eliminate the threat entirely. “Even ten generations of terrorists cannot harm Balochistan and Pakistan,” he declared.
He reiterated the army’s commitment to tackling terrorism and praised overseas Pakistanis for their dedication and contributions to the nation.
With inputs from TOI
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