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In a controversial and revealing press briefing, the Pakistan Army once again declared its ideological foundation by emphasising its Islamic motto, Iman, Taqwa, Jihad fi-Sabilillah, which translates to Faith, Piety, and Struggle in the Path of Allah. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), openly referred to General Asim Munir as a “Jihadi General” and asserted that jihad is central to the army’s identity.

Army Spokesperson Declares: "Jihad Is Our Policy"

In a widely circulated video from the May 11th briefing, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif stated that “Islam is an integral part of the Pakistani Army” and that their motto is not symbolic but actively shapes military training and operations. He remarked, “Jihad drives us. It is not merely part of our personal belief, but central to our institutional faith and training.” The declaration comes amid escalating tensions with India, where military narratives on both sides have hardened in the wake of recent cross-border operations.

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Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos: Quranic Code Name 

The Pakistan Army’s counter to India’s Operation Sindoor was named Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which is drawn from a Quranic verse and means “an impenetrable wall.” During the briefing, when asked about the religious naming of the operation, Chaudhry reaffirmed that Islamic teachings form the spiritual and strategic backbone of the Pakistani military’s doctrine.

DG ISPR’s Family Ties Under Scrutiny

Adding to the controversy, it has come to light that Lt Gen Chaudhry is the son of Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, a nuclear scientist with extremist leanings. Mahmood, a listed terrorist under the UN Security Council’s al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, was known to have met Osama bin Laden and allegedly tried to transfer nuclear technology to terrorist groups.

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