Islamabad, July 7, 2025: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has firmly dismissed allegations of foreign involvement in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, calling such claims “irresponsible and factually incorrect.”
“Suggestions of external support in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos are both baseless and reflective of a deep-seated reluctance to acknowledge Pakistan’s indigenous military capability and institutional resilience, built over decades of strategic discipline,” the Army Chief said on Monday while addressing the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad.
The remarks come in response to Indian Deputy Army Chief Lt General Rahul Singh, who recently conceded India’s military defeat in the operation—two months after its conclusion—but attempted to attribute Pakistan’s success to alleged support from China and Turkey.
Security analysts and defense experts have dismissed the Indian general’s claims, underscoring that the operation’s success was the result of Pakistan’s own strategic strength and operational readiness.
Field Marshal Munir drew a stark contrast between India’s failed Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, asserting that India’s inability to meet its objectives—followed by attempts to shift blame—reflects a lack of operational preparedness and strategic clarity.
“Dragging other nations into what was clearly a bilateral military conflict is nothing more than a poorly veiled attempt at geopolitical posturing,” he remarked. “It is a desperate effort to portray India as a regional security guarantor, even as its aggressive posturing and Hindutva-driven extremism alienate its neighbors.”
Reaffirming Pakistan’s defensive doctrine, the Army Chief warned that any future aggression or violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty would be met with a swift, forceful, and unrestrained response.
“Any strike against our civilian population, military bases, economic infrastructure, or ports will trigger a deeply painful and disproportionately reciprocal reaction,” he cautioned. “The responsibility for escalation will rest squarely on the shoulders of the aggressor who miscalculates the consequences of provoking a sovereign nuclear-armed state.”
Field Marshal Munir also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to principled diplomacy and regional stability, stating that the country has cultivated enduring partnerships based on mutual respect and peace.
“Wars are not won through media narratives, imported weaponry, or populist slogans,” he emphasized. “They are won through faith, professional competence, operational clarity, institutional strength, and national resolve.”
Concluding his address, the Army Chief expressed full confidence in the professionalism, morale, and combat readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He urged graduating officers to uphold the highest values of integrity, selfless service, and dedication to the nation.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir was received by the President of NDU upon arrival and lauded the university’s continued efforts in fostering civil-military synergy and grooming future leadership capable of tackling hybrid, conventional, and sub-conventional threats.
Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was launched on May 10, 2025, as part of Pakistan’s response to India’s military aggression during the larger conflict termed “Marka-e-Haq.”
The hostilities began on the night of May 6–7, when Indian forces carried out strikes that led to civilian casualties, including women, children, and the elderly. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, deploying its Al-Fatah missile system to target key Indian military installations.
A ceasefire was brokered later that night through diplomatic intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing a temporary halt to further escalation.
