The owner of a sugar mill in Faisalabad, Pakistan, has written directly to the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, seeking an investigation into the illegal closure of the unit and the “dubious” role of Punjab Cane Commissioner Amjad Hafeez and former Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir.&nbsp;The owner of Chanar Sugar Mills, Faisalabad, has alleged in the complaint that its “unlawful closure” by authorities who stalled its operations caused a financial loss of more than Rs. 2 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The mill was forcibly sealed by Mr. Amjad Hafeez, Cane Commissioner, and Mr. Nadeem Nasir, the then Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad, in a manner that was arbitrary, disproportionate, and inconsistent with due process,” it says in the letter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-enter-new-phase-in-iran-war-very-soon-says-house-speaker-mike-johnson-1787516303936">‘We took the head off the snake’: US to enter ‘new phase’ in Iran war very soon, says Speaker Mike Johnson</a>&nbsp;The closure resulted in colossal financial losses of the complex estimated in excess of Rs 2 billion, besides affecting direct and indirect employment and sugar growers.&nbsp;The owner says that one of the grounds cited for the closure was outstanding liabilities owed to growers, which could have been cleared through continued operation of the mill. The deliberate closure stopped the revenue stream that was needed for clearing the dues.&nbsp;The sugar mill management also called for an impartial inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the closure and fix responsibility for any alleged irregularities.&nbsp;“Order an independent inquiry into the conduct of Mr. Amjad Hafeez and Mr. Nadeem Nasir, which has not remained confined to administrative overreach but has resulted in the deliberate annihilation of a functioning and a compliant industrial enterprise,” the letter further reads.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-orchestrating-sabotage-attacks-at-european-arms-plants-to-sow-discord-report-1787511138908">Russia orchestrating sabotage attacks at European arms plants to sow discord: Report</a>&nbsp;There has been an ongoing dispute over sugarcane payments and the regulation of sugar mills in Pakistan’s Punjab.&nbsp;In January 2026, Cane Commissioner Punjab Amjad Hafeez told a National Assembly committee that Chanar Sugar Mills had been stopped from crushing until outstanding dues were cleared.&nbsp;He said the mill was allowed to resume crushing only after payments were made to 246 small cane growers.&nbsp;In December 2025, the sugar mill paid Rs. 68.3 million to sugarcane growers.&nbsp;The allegations in the mill’s complaint have not been independently established.&nbsp;The letter also urges for Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) intervention in the revival of Chanar Sugar Mills Ltd and its associated energy concern.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-switch-to-economic-war-against-iran-is-admission-of-its-military-defeat-irgc-1787504157742">US switch to economic war against Iran is admission of its ‘military defeat’: IRGC</a>&nbsp;Chanar Sugar Mills Ltd and its associated concern Chanar Energy Limited (22 megawatt) located at Tandlianwala district Faisalabad have long contributed to the national economy through tax revenue, employment generation, export of electricity to national grid and the procurement of sugarcane from the farming community, it said.&nbsp;It further requested that SIFC be directed to facilitate an appropriate financial assistance and working-capital package through commercial banks or other relevant institutions, enabling the units to resume operations, protect employment, and ensure timely payment to growers.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Chairman of Farmers’ Union Khalid Hussain Bath claimed that the ruling party in Pakistan owns the majority of sugar mills and hinted at some involvement of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son in the closure of Chanar Sugar Mill.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">مریم نواز کے بیٹے جنید صفدر اور ڈی جی فوڈ نے زبردستی ایک شوگر مل لینے کی کوشش کی۔ اُس شوگر مل کے مالک جنید کیانی نے فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کو خط لکھا ہے کہ مجھے اِن لوگوں سے بچائیں، خالد حسین باٹھ <a href="https://t.co/gNx7bXWYBH">pic.twitter.com/gNx7bXWYBH</a>&mdash; Umer Inam (@UmerInamPk) <a href="https://x.com/UmerInamPk/status/2091739535860515180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Khalid Hussain Bath has also been seeking the resignation of Maryam Nawaz.&nbsp;The episode exposes the hard reality of power being concentrated in the hands of the army in Pakistan, since the mill owner chose to write to Asim Munir instead of taking up the issue with the government.

The sugar mill called for an impartial inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the closure and fix responsibility for any alleged irregularities. It also asked for a probe into the conduct of two officials, which it alleges has not remained confined to administrative overreach.

The owner of a sugar mill in Faisalabad, Pakistan, has written directly to the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, seeking an investigation into the illegal closure of the unit and the “dubious” role of Punjab Cane Commissioner Amjad Hafeez and former Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir. The owner of Chanar Sugar Mills, Faisalabad, has alleged in the complaint that its “unlawful closure” by authorities who stalled its operations caused a financial loss of more than Rs. 2 billion. “The mill was forcibly sealed by Mr. Amjad Hafeez, Cane Commissioner, and Mr. Nadeem Nasir, the then Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad, in a manner that was arbitrary, disproportionate, and inconsistent with due process,” it says in the letter. Also Read: ‘We took the head off the snake’: US to enter ‘new phase’ in Iran war very soon, says Speaker Mike Johnson The closure resulted in colossal financial losses of the complex estimated in excess of Rs 2 billion, besides affecting direct and indirect employment and sugar growers. The owner says that one of the grounds cited for the closure was outstanding liabilities owed to growers, which could have been cleared through continued operation of the mill. The deliberate closure stopped the revenue stream that was needed for clearing the dues. The sugar mill management also called for an impartial inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the closure and fix responsibility for any alleged irregularities. “Order an independent inquiry into the conduct of Mr. Amjad Hafeez and Mr. Nadeem Nasir, which has not remained confined to administrative overreach but has resulted in the deliberate annihilation of a functioning and a compliant industrial enterprise,” the letter further reads. Also Read: Russia orchestrating sabotage attacks at European arms plants to sow discord: Report There has been an ongoing dispute over sugarcane payments and the regulation of sugar mills in Pakistan’s Punjab. In January 2026, Cane Commissioner Punjab Amjad Hafeez told a National Assembly committee that Chanar Sugar Mills had been stopped from crushing until outstanding dues were cleared. He said the mill was allowed to resume crushing only after payments were made to 246 small cane growers. In December 2025, the sugar mill paid Rs. 68.3 million to sugarcane growers. The allegations in the mill’s complaint have not been independently established. The letter also urges for Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) intervention in the revival of Chanar Sugar Mills Ltd and its associated energy concern. Also Read: US switch to economic war against Iran is admission of its ‘military defeat’: IRGC Chanar Sugar Mills Ltd and its associated concern Chanar Energy Limited (22 megawatt) located at Tandlianwala district Faisalabad have long contributed to the national economy through tax revenue, employment generation, export of electricity to national grid and the procurement of sugarcane from the farming community, it said. It further requested that SIFC be directed to facilitate an appropriate financial assistance and working-capital package through commercial banks or other relevant institutions, enabling the units to resume operations, protect employment, and ensure timely payment to growers. Meanwhile, Chairman of Farmers’ Union Khalid Hussain Bath claimed that the ruling party in Pakistan owns the majority of sugar mills and hinted at some involvement of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son in the closure of Chanar Sugar Mill.

The sugar mill called for an impartial inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the closure and fix responsibility for any alleged irregularities. It also asked for a probe into the conduct of two officials, which it alleges has not remained confined to administrative overreach.

Sugar mill owner in Pakistan writes to Asim Munir over its ‘illegal’ closure, seeks probe and action against two officials

Pakistan army chief has reportedly helped Saudi Arabia reach an agreement with Iran during the West Asia conflict, shielding the kingdom from Tehran's attacks by leveraging a joint oil transport venture between him and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi, The Times of Israel reported, citing three officials.&nbsp;The understanding was reached in late March, weeks after the start of the war triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic, the report said.&nbsp;The joint venture between Munir and Vahidi, which used to mediate between Tehran and was responsible for transporting oil from Iran to Pakistan since last year, generated millions of dollars in dividends for both.&nbsp;Owing to the accord, Saudi Arabia remained largely shielded from Iran's counterattacks after the first month of the war, while other Gulf countries, which are considered allies of the United States and house its military on their soil, came under fire from massive drone and missile barrages launched by Tehran.&nbsp;After nearly three months of no Iran-linked attacks on Saudi Arabia, the IRGC fired a missile at the kingdom over the weekend.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/6-killed-26-injured-as-ukraine-fires-missiles-in-russia-s-kirov-region-targeting-an-enterprise-1784897766750">6 killed, 26 injured as Ukraine fires missiles in Russia's Kirov region targeting an enterprise</a>&nbsp;As per the report, following the attack, Munir sent a warning to Vahidi that such conduct risked the operation of their joint venture, resulting in a repetition of attacks.&nbsp;Islamabad and Riyadh signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in September 2025, which binds both countries to a military pact that requires a joint response to external security threats in case of aggression.&nbsp;Cash-strapped Pakistan increasingly sees Saudi Arabia as a source of much-needed economic support and is working towards making the kingdom more reliant on Islamabad for its security.&nbsp;Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir's diplomatic profile has been on the rise since the beginning of the conflict between the United States and Iran. Munir has been at the centre of Islamabad's mediation outreach, which led to the signing of a 14-point memorandum of understanding in June, which was rendered obsolete by the recent flare-up.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir reportedly used his private oil venture to broker an understanding with Iran that helped shield Saudi Arabia from Iranian attacks during the West Asia conflict.

Pakistan army chief has reportedly helped Saudi Arabia reach an agreement with Iran during the West Asia conflict, shielding the kingdom from Tehran's attacks by leveraging a joint oil transport venture between him and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi, The Times of Israel reported, citing three officials. The understanding was reached in late March, weeks after the start of the war triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic, the report said. The joint venture between Munir and Vahidi, which used to mediate between Tehran and was responsible for transporting oil from Iran to Pakistan since last year, generated millions of dollars in dividends for both. Owing to the accord, Saudi Arabia remained largely shielded from Iran's counterattacks after the first month of the war, while other Gulf countries, which are considered allies of the United States and house its military on their soil, came under fire from massive drone and missile barrages launched by Tehran. After nearly three months of no Iran-linked attacks on Saudi Arabia, the IRGC fired a missile at the kingdom over the weekend. Also Read: 6 killed, 26 injured as Ukraine fires missiles in Russia's Kirov region targeting an enterprise As per the report, following the attack, Munir sent a warning to Vahidi that such conduct risked the operation of their joint venture, resulting in a repetition of attacks. Islamabad and Riyadh signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in September 2025, which binds both countries to a military pact that requires a joint response to external security threats in case of aggression. Cash-strapped Pakistan increasingly sees Saudi Arabia as a source of much-needed economic support and is working towards making the kingdom more reliant on Islamabad for its security. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir's diplomatic profile has been on the rise since the beginning of the conflict between the United States and Iran. Munir has been at the centre of Islamabad's mediation outreach, which led to the signing of a 14-point memorandum of understanding in June, which was rendered obsolete by the recent flare-up.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir reportedly used his private oil venture to broker an understanding with Iran that helped shield Saudi Arabia from Iranian attacks during the West Asia conflict.

Pakistan army chief used private oil venture to keep Iran attacks off Saudi Arabia: Report

Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, with US President Donald Trump praising the country’s “great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!!!” on Friday (Apr 17). Pakistani Prime Minister was quick to respond, expressing his “deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words” on his and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s behalf. While Munir has become a key messenger, trusted by both Trump and the Iranians, US intelligence has flagged him as a potential liability for the Trump administration.According to a Fox News Digital report, concerns are mounting within the Trump administration over the role of Munir, who is acting as a key intermediary in back-channel talks between the United States and Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Intelligence assessments have flagged Munir’s longstanding ties with senior Iranian military figures as a “red flag”, raising questions about whether his involvement could compromise US strategic interests. The issue has gained urgency as diplomatic efforts intensify to stabilise the region and prevent further escalation.Retired Pakistani Gen. Ahmed Saeed told Fox News Digital that Munir maintained personal relations with high-ranking Iranian officials, including slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and IRGC commander Hossein Salami.Experts have said that these relationships are now under scrutiny as he facilitates communication between Washington and Tehran, including contacts involving senior US officials. While Trump has publicly praised Munir for his role in easing tensions, critics have warned that his dual engagement could pose a conflict of interest.“He has been interacting with the leadership. He has been interacting with the intelligence community. He has been interacting with the IRGC,” Saeed said. “He continues to be a figure internationally who has personal interactions, a personal equation in the intelligence community in Iran, in the military hierarchy in Iran, in the diplomatic corps of Iran and also on the side of the political leadership.”Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies cautioned against trusting Pakistan, citing past ties with the Taliban in Afghanistan.“Trump should not trust the Pakistanis. Pakistan was a perfidious ‘ally’ in Afghanistan, backing the Taliban while pretending to be our friends. Munir’s ties to the IRGC should be a massive red flag for the Trump admin,” Roggio told Fox News Digital.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Pakistan’s Asim Munir is mediating US-Iran talks, but his ties to Iranian high-ranking figures raise concerns in Trump’s administration.

Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, with US President Donald Trump praising the country’s “great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!!!” on Friday (Apr 17). Pakistani Prime Minister was quick to respond, expressing his “deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words” on his and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s behalf. While Munir has become a key messenger, trusted by both Trump and the Iranians, US intelligence has flagged him as a potential liability for the Trump administration. According to a Fox News Digital report, concerns are mounting within the Trump administration over the role of Munir, who is acting as a key intermediary in back-channel talks between the United States and Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Intelligence assessments have flagged Munir’s longstanding ties with senior Iranian military figures as a “red flag”, raising questions about whether his involvement could compromise US strategic interests. The issue has gained urgency as diplomatic efforts intensify to stabilise the region and prevent further escalation. Retired Pakistani Gen. Ahmed Saeed told Fox News Digital that Munir maintained personal relations with high-ranking Iranian officials, including slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and IRGC commander Hossein Salami. Experts have said that these relationships are now under scrutiny as he facilitates communication between Washington and Tehran, including contacts involving senior US officials. While Trump has publicly praised Munir for his role in easing tensions, critics have warned that his dual engagement could pose a conflict of interest. “He has been interacting with the leadership. He has been interacting with the intelligence community. He has been interacting with the IRGC,” Saeed said. “He continues to be a figure internationally who has personal interactions, a personal equation in the intelligence community in Iran, in the military hierarchy in Iran, in the diplomatic corps of Iran and also on the side of the political leadership.” Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies cautioned against trusting Pakistan, citing past ties with the Taliban in Afghanistan. “Trump should not trust the Pakistanis. Pakistan was a perfidious ‘ally’ in Afghanistan, backing the Taliban while pretending to be our friends. Munir’s ties to the IRGC should be a massive red flag for the Trump admin,” Roggio told Fox News Digital. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Pakistan’s Asim Munir is mediating US-Iran talks, but his ties to Iranian high-ranking figures raise concerns in Trump’s administration.

Is Asim Munir a ‘massive red flag’ for Trump admin amid Iran talks? Report suggests...

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, and he has taken the internet by storm. A video of Munir entering the event venue has gone viral, in which the security is seen asking him for his ID. Netizens are questioning his popularity. Social media users are having a field trip; many interpretations of the situation have been established.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some say it is the usual protocol, and attendees need to produce identity proof, which is standardised for everybody. So, Munir was not treated differently in accordance with the rules, said some netizens. But largely, his dignity was questioned on how the man holding the highest military rank of Pakistan was not recognised at a security event.&nbsp;<h2>WATCH VIDEO HERE:&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Field Marshal Asim Munir in Germany. To attend Defence &amp; Security meeting. 🇵🇰 - 🇩🇪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FieldMarshalGenAsimMunir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FieldMarshalGenAsimMunir</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISPR</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsimMunir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsimMunir</a> <a href="https://t.co/nFyXOr5KK8">pic.twitter.com/nFyXOr5KK8</a>&mdash; Hammas H (@ihammas_h) <a href="https://twitter.com/ihammas_h/status/2022577118648099240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As per news agency ANI, Germany-based Sindhi political organisation, the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has strongly objected Munir's participation in the conference. They expressed "deep shock and regret" seeing him attending the summit on security.&nbsp;In a statement, JSMM alleged that Pakistan's military establishment has a historical record of human rights violations and political interference. The group referred to the 1971 events in former East Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh, describing them as genocide. It also accused Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies of supporting extremist elements in the region -- allegations that Islamabad has consistently denied.&nbsp;The organisation further claimed that Pakistan's military wields disproportionate influence over the country's political and judicial institutions. It cited the assassinations of former leaders, including Liaquat Ali Khan and Benazir Bhutto, as well as the execution of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as examples of alleged instability linked to military dominance. It also referenced the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, attributing it to tensions with the current military leadership. Additionally, JSMM alleged ongoing enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;(With agency inputs)

Watch the viral video of Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir being stopped for an ID check at the Munich Security Conference. Is it routine security or a diplomatic snub?

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, and he has taken the internet by storm. A video of Munir entering the event venue has gone viral, in which the security is seen asking him for his ID. Netizens are questioning his popularity. Social media users are having a field trip; many interpretations of the situation have been established. Some say it is the usual protocol, and attendees need to produce identity proof, which is standardised for everybody. So, Munir was not treated differently in accordance with the rules, said some netizens. But largely, his dignity was questioned on how the man holding the highest military rank of Pakistan was not recognised at a security event. WATCH VIDEO HERE:

Watch the viral video of Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir being stopped for an ID check at the Munich Security Conference. Is it routine security or a diplomatic snub?

Embarrassment or routine? German security asks Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir to prove identity, netizens question his popularity

In his first address after assuming charge as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir continued his anti-India rant, saying that any future act of aggression from India would invite an even more “severe and intense” response from Islamabad. While speaking to the officers, he said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 22, a dastardly attack was orchestrated by The Resisitance Front (TRF), which is an offshoot of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This attack was led by terror hubs established in Pakistan. The inaction by authorities in the country is what led India to retaliate with precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

While speaking to the officers, Field Marshal Asim Munir said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”

In his first address after assuming charge as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir continued his anti-India rant, saying that any future act of aggression from India would invite an even more “severe and intense” response from Islamabad. While speaking to the officers, he said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.” On April 22, a dastardly attack was orchestrated by The Resisitance Front (TRF), which is an offshoot of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This attack was led by terror hubs established in Pakistan. The inaction by authorities in the country is what led India to retaliate with precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

While speaking to the officers, Field Marshal Asim Munir said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”

'Severe and intense' response: Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir goes on a rant against India

Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government has reportedly proposed to the UK government to accept all the Pakistan-origin sex offenders from Britain. And the country also wants some rebels of the regime, too. &nbsp;Pakistan has said that it would accept the return of convicted members of the Pakistani grooming gang, like Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan, in exchange for Britain extraditing two high-profile anti-Asim Munir political dissidents: Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. Akbar was the special assistant to former PM Imran Khan, and Raja was an army officer-turned-whistleblower.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-announces-40-billion-defence-budget-to-counter-china-s-invasion-and-to-refuse-to-submit-to-being-china-s-taiwan-1764156268611">Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’</a>&nbsp;Both Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja have been living in exile in the UK since around April 2022, and are critics of the hybrid regime of Asim Munir-led military and PM Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;The alleged proposal came after a meeting on December 4 in Islamabad. It was between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott. Official statements described the talks as focused on "security cooperation", tackling "fake news", and repatriating undocumented Pakistanis.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Dawn reported that both parties "discussed the return of Pakistanis illegally residing in the UK", nothing in the public readouts mentioned grooming gang offenders.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-first-congratulate-him-for-gaza-deal-say-russia-supported-it-then-in-leaked-call-transcript-witkoff-reveals-how-to-crack-a-deal-with-trump-1764239775071">'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump</a>&nbsp;Naqvi, according to the Dawn report, also stressed that Pakistan could not allow "slander and defamation against state institutions from those sitting abroad," referring to Akbar and Raja.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>

Both Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja have been living in exile in the UK since around April 2022, and are critics of the hybrid regime of Asim Munir-led military and PM Shehbaz Sharif.



Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government has reportedly proposed to the UK government to accept all the Pakistan-origin sex offenders from Britain. And the country also wants some rebels of the regime, too. Pakistan has said that it would accept the return of convicted members of the Pakistani grooming gang, like Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan, in exchange for Britain extraditing two high-profile anti-Asim Munir political dissidents: Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. Akbar was the special assistant to former PM Imran Khan, and Raja was an army officer-turned-whistleblower. Also read: Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’ Both Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja have been living in exile in the UK since around April 2022, and are critics of the hybrid regime of Asim Munir-led military and PM Shehbaz Sharif. The alleged proposal came after a meeting on December 4 in Islamabad. It was between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott. Official statements described the talks as focused on "security cooperation", tackling "fake news", and repatriating undocumented Pakistanis. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air Meanwhile, Dawn reported that both parties "discussed the return of Pakistanis illegally residing in the UK", nothing in the public readouts mentioned grooming gang offenders. Also read: 'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump Naqvi, according to the Dawn report, also stressed that Pakistan could not allow "slander and defamation against state institutions from those sitting abroad," referring to Akbar and Raja. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless

Both Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja have been living in exile in the UK since around April 2022, and are critics of the hybrid regime of Asim Munir-led military and PM Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;

Pakistan wants ‘extradition’ of 2 ‘anti-Asim Munir’ officials in UK - in return for taking back sex grooming members

The Pakistani government on Thursday appointed Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). President Asif Ali Zardari approved Munir’s appointment as the Chief of Defence Forces after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent him a summary earlier in the day recommending the appointment of Munir as CDF. Munir, who was elevated to the rank of field marshal, will concurrently serve as Chief of Army Staff for five years. The prime minister approved the summary for the appointment of Munir “as the chief of army staff and the chief of defence forces” and then referred it to the President House. Munir’s appointment for both roles is for a period of five years, the statement said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as COAS concurrently as CDF for 5 years, and a 2-year extension for Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu from 19 March 2026. The President conveyed his best wishes to both. <a href="https://t.co/RrIJNCC7I5">pic.twitter.com/RrIJNCC7I5</a>&mdash; The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresOfPakistan/status/1996618775664402655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The prime minister approved the summary for the appointment of Munir as the chief of army staff and the chief of defence forces and then referred it to the President House. Munir’s appointment for both roles is for a period of five years, the statement said.

The Pakistani government on Thursday appointed Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). President Asif Ali Zardari approved Munir’s appointment as the Chief of Defence Forces after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent him a summary earlier in the day recommending the appointment of Munir as CDF. Munir, who was elevated to the rank of field marshal, will concurrently serve as Chief of Army Staff for five years. The prime minister approved the summary for the appointment of Munir “as the chief of army staff and the chief of defence forces” and then referred it to the President House. Munir’s appointment for both roles is for a period of five years, the statement said.

The prime minister approved the summary for the appointment of Munir as the chief of army staff and the chief of defence forces and then referred it to the President House. Munir’s appointment for both roles is for a period of five years, the statement said.

President Zardari appoints Asim Munir as country’s first chief of defence forces

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has termed Field Marshall Gen Asim Munir's policies for the country as “disastrous”. He has also accused the army chief of deliberately “igniting tensions” with Afghanistan. The remarks against Munir comes a day after his sister, Dr Uzma Khan met him at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail following the "special permission" granted by the Shehbaz Sharif government.&nbsp;Taking to microblogging site X Khan wrote in Urdu when translated reads, "Asim Munir's policies are disastrous for Pakistan. Because of his policies, terrorism has spiralled out of control that grieves me deeply".&nbsp;"Asim Munir has no concern for Pakistan's national interests. He is doing all this merely to please Western powers. He deliberately ignited tensions with Afghanistan so that he could be seen internationally as a so-called 'mujahid' (Islamic fighter)," he added.&nbsp;Khan said he had opposed “drone attacks and military operations against own people" in Afghanistan as it would lead to more terrorism.&nbsp;In fact Khan called Munir “mentally unstable man”, and said his “moral bankruptcy has led to the complete collapse of the Constitution and rule of law in Pakistan”.<h2>Uzma meets Khan in jail</h2>Earlier Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khan after meeting him in jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health said that Khan fears for his life in prison.&nbsp;Khan's party, PTI, also alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.&nbsp;“If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a statement released by PTI. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added.

Earlier Imran Khans sister Uzma Khan after meeting him in jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health said that Khan fears for his life in prison.

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has termed Field Marshall Gen Asim Munir's policies for the country as “disastrous”. He has also accused the army chief of deliberately “igniting tensions” with Afghanistan. The remarks against Munir comes a day after his sister, Dr Uzma Khan met him at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail following the "special permission" granted by the Shehbaz Sharif government. Taking to microblogging site X Khan wrote in Urdu when translated reads, "Asim Munir's policies are disastrous for Pakistan. Because of his policies, terrorism has spiralled out of control that grieves me deeply". "Asim Munir has no concern for Pakistan's national interests. He is doing all this merely to please Western powers. He deliberately ignited tensions with Afghanistan so that he could be seen internationally as a so-called 'mujahid' (Islamic fighter)," he added. Khan said he had opposed “drone attacks and military operations against own people" in Afghanistan as it would lead to more terrorism. In fact Khan called Munir “mentally unstable man”, and said his “moral bankruptcy has led to the complete collapse of the Constitution and rule of law in Pakistan”. Uzma meets Khan in jail Earlier Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khan after meeting him in jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health said that Khan fears for his life in prison. Khan's party, PTI, also alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates. “If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a statement released by PTI. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added.

Earlier Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khan after meeting him in jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health said that Khan fears for his life in prison.

'Munir's policies are disastrous for Pakistan' says former PM Imran Khan

After Pakistan adopted constitutional amendments and elevated the position of Gen Asim Munir, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reacted. On Friday (Nov 28), he said that Pakistan’s “hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence”.&nbsp;On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure.

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. 

After Pakistan adopted constitutional amendments and elevated the position of Gen Asim Munir, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reacted. On Friday (Nov 28), he said that Pakistan’s “hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence”. On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure.

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post.&nbsp;

'Hastily adopted': UN concerned by Pakistan's constitutional amendments and immunity provisions

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, &nbsp;the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure.&nbsp;It was in November 1 that the Senate passed the amendments, which abolished the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). The post was created by the then Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1976. It was done after the country’s surrender in the 1971 war with India. Now that Munir assumes his new post as the incumbent CJCSC, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has retired, and with that, it is also the end of an era that has brought about change in Pakistan’s defence framework.&nbsp;Munir's promotion as the field marshal also came days after the country got embroiled in cross-border firing with India. In retaliation to the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor. The aim was to target and dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asim-munir-should-have-crowned-himself-king-not-field-marshal-says-former-pak-pm-imran-khan-1747984716942">Asim Munir should have crowned himself 'King' not Field Marshal, says former Pak PM Imran Khan</a> With battered air force bases and destroyed terrorist havens, Pakistan agreed upon a ceasefire with India after four days of fighting. Yet Islamabad not only celebrated its 'self-proclaimed victory' but also made the then Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir the new Field Marshal of the country.

On November 1, the Senate passed the amendments, which abolished the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). Th

On Thursday (Nov 27), Pakistan army chief Asim Munir took charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). With the post, the field marshal has assumed additional responsibilities created through his new post. This came into effect after the contentious 27th Amendment to the Pakistani Constitution. Munir will noe be at the helm of all three service, the army, air force and the navy. The post has a 5-year fixed tenure. It was in November 1 that the Senate passed the amendments, which abolished the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). The post was created by the then Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1976. It was done after the country’s surrender in the 1971 war with India. Now that Munir assumes his new post as the incumbent CJCSC, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has retired, and with that, it is also the end of an era that has brought about change in Pakistan’s defence framework. Munir's promotion as the field marshal also came days after the country got embroiled in cross-border firing with India. In retaliation to the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor. The aim was to target and dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. Also read: Asim Munir should have crowned himself 'King' not Field Marshal, says former Pak PM Imran Khan With battered air force bases and destroyed terrorist havens, Pakistan agreed upon a ceasefire with India after four days of fighting. Yet Islamabad not only celebrated its 'self-proclaimed victory' but also made the then Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir the new Field Marshal of the country.

On November 1, the Senate passed the amendments, which abolished the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). Th