In a move that surprises no one, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asif Munir, the man who can’t stop ranting about nukes and Kashmir, has reportedly either fled the country or locked himself inside a nuclear bunker.
This comes right after the brutal Islamist terror attack in Pahalgam that killed over two dozen Hindus and others. Many believe it was triggered by Munir’s own hate-filled two-nation speech.
Instead of leading from the front, Munir is apparently hiding underground, just like Saddam Hussein was, before American troops pulled him out of a hole in the ground.
Big talk, small courage
For years, Pakistan’s generals have proudly threatened nuclear war at the drop of a hat. Every now and then, one of them pops up on TV, reminding the world they have nuclear bombs as if it’s a badge of honour.
But now, as they fear real Indian retaliation, these same warriors are diving into bunkers like scared rats. It’s almost funny, the men who dream of waving their flag in Srinagar can’t even stay above ground in Islamabad.
And one has to wonder, given Pakistan’s broken economy, crumbling systems, and rusting infrastructure, are those so-called nuclear weapons even operational anymore?
At this point, their much-hyped arsenal might have about as much punch as Diwali rockets or leftover fireworks. Plenty of smoke, plenty of noise, but no real damage.
Lipstick on pigs
A former US Pentagon official once said about Pakistan, ‘You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig.’ No matter how much Pakistan’s leaders try to dress up their country’s image, the truth remains the same: they sponsor terror, provoke wars, and then run and hide when the fire they lit threatens to consume them.
Pakistan’s generals are experts at one thing – pushing their country towards disaster and then disappearing, leaving others to suffer the consequences.
Fire and run strategy
This has been Pakistan’s game plan for decades: provoke India, support terror, talk big, then disappear into bunkers when real danger shows up. General Munir is simply following the old tradition – start a fire, then leave the soldiers, jihadis, and mujahideen to burn in it.
Meanwhile, India, despite being a true nuclear power, never boasts about its arsenal. It doesn’t need to scream about its deterrence from rooftops. When pushed, India simply acts and that silent confidence is what Pakistan’s jittery leaders fear the most.
History will remember
While Munir hides underground, ordinary Pakistanis are left to face the disaster he helped create. If the rumours are true, Munir will be remembered as just another cowardly leader who stirred trouble but had no stomach for the fight. Just like Saddam. Just like Gaddafi.
