Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has once again made remarks against India over Kashmir, describing the region as Pakistan’s ‘jugular vein’ or its most vital interest. His statement comes at a time when protests are intensifying in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with demonstrators taking to the streets against the Pakistani government.
The remarks were made during the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The meeting, chaired by Munir, also saw the Pakistan Army accuse India of human rights violations and demographic changes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan Army repeats allegations against India
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, Kashmir remains a matter of critical importance for Pakistan.
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The army reiterated its long-standing allegations against India regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level military meeting.
Protests intensify in PoJK
Munir’s remarks come as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been leading protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has given the Pakistan government and the PoJK administration a deadline until July 8 to meet its demands.
The committee said it would announce its next course of action from the protest site if its demands were not fulfilled by the deadline. It has also appealed to its supporters to remain disciplined and be fully prepared for future demonstrations.
Security review and fresh allegations
During the Corps Commanders’ Conference, Pakistan’s military leadership reviewed the country’s internal security situation and military preparedness.
In its statement, the ISPR claimed that militant groups allegedly backed by India were operating from areas under the control of the Afghan Taliban and carrying out attacks inside Pakistan.
The army also reaffirmed its commitment to continuing anti-terror operations under Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq. Additionally, it accused India of engaging in hybrid warfare and spreading misinformation, while reiterating Pakistan’s longstanding position on the Indus Waters Treaty.
Critics link remarks to unrest in PoJK
Critics believe the renewed focus on Kashmir is an attempt to divert attention from the growing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Protests in the region have been gaining momentum over demands for the implementation of the Muzaffarabad Agreement, with demonstrators continuing to press the government for action.
First published on: Jul 07, 2026 09:59 AM IST
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