The Chief of Pakistan Army, Asim Munir, hosted a high-level dinner event after being chosen as the Field Marshal on Sunday. This event was attended by notable personalities, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Bilawal Bhutto, along with many significant figures from political and military circles. Amidst this, a gifted photo to Shahbaz Sharif has sparked controversy.
During the event, Asim Munir presented Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif with a photo. This photo was recently claimed as evidence of Pakistan's strike on India. However, the photo dates back to 2019.
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This five-year-old photo given to Shahbaz Sharif depicts the Chinese military, which has been utilized multiple times. However, Munir described it as an image of Operation Banyan, portraying it as an attack on India, leading to widespread trolling towards him.
The image dates back to August 18, 2018. It showcases the Chinese army's PLA under their 74th Group, launching several rockets using the PHL-03 long-range rocket system. The rockets were fired during nighttime, capturing this very military operation.
It is worth mentioning that the photo was presented to Shahbaz Sharif during a dinner arranged by Asim Munir. This dinner party was organized to bolster the morale of the nation's political leadership and the Pakistan Army.
Furthermore, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the relations between India and Pakistan have plunged into crisis. The Indian government has accused Pakistan of fostering cross-border terrorism. On May 7, India targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, escalating tensions. In retaliation, over the recent days, Pakistan targeted military and residential areas in various Indian cities with drones and missiles. However, on May 10, a ceasefire was declared.
