Asim Munir mocked for ridiculous claims that Pakistan could join the ranks of developed countries in 5 to 10 years

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s tall claims that he had a “complete roadmap” to put Pakistan “in the ranks of the developed countries of the world within five to ten years” have been met with criticism online. Munir’s tall claims were reported by a Pakistani journalist, Sohail Warraich, who recently met Munir at Brussels.

Warraich, in a column that appeared in a leading Pakistani daily, said he raised the issue of Pakistan’s economic crisis with Munir. “Regarding the solution, Munir said he had a complete roadmap, which  planned to put Pakistan in the ranks of the developed countries of the world within five to ten years,” Warraich claimed, quoting the Army Chief. He added that Munir said there will be a net profit of two  billion dollars every year from Reko Diq, a town in Balochistan known for its significant copper and gold deposits. Munir further added that the “profits will increase every year,” and with this treasure, Pakistan’s debt will also be reduced, and Pakistan will soon be counted among the most prosperous societies.

While some mocked the absurdity of the statement, considering that Pakistan is in a deep crisis, with approximately 44.7% of Pakistan's population still living below the poverty line.  “On the one hand, he said he is a protector and a soldier and does not want any position other than that. On the other hand, he claims to have the entire roadmap for economic development, which is not his responsibility in any way, constitutionally,” said another user, questioning why a “very senior journalist did not ask this?"

Another journalist, Iqrarul Hassan, reacted to the statement with a mere "Ten years?" .

One Pakistani user went ahead and shared a cartoon showing Munir trying to sell “snake oil” to Trump, while a snake tagged “terror” wraps tightly around Munir’s legs.

Another user brutally put it: “The pipedream will be shattered. Neither will the roadmap remain, nor will there be any treasure (for the public).”

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Warraich also quoted Munir’s statements about former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is languishing in prison over corruption charges. When asked about reconciliation with Khan, Munir cited verses from the Holy Quran, stating that those who apologised succeeded while those who refused failed.

 

 

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