Islamabad, May 23, 2025 — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, has taken a sharp jab at General Asim Munir following the latter's recent elevation to the rank of Field Marshal. Khan sarcastically remarked that they might as well have made him "king" instead of Field Marshal.
In a pointed comment reflecting his ongoing political rivalry, Imran Khan criticized the decision, implying it was more about showmanship than substance. Khan’s statement underscores the deep political tensions within Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership.
General Asim Munir, who was recently appointed Field Marshal—the highest rank in the Pakistan Army—has been a controversial figure in the country’s complex power dynamics. Meanwhile, political leaders including Shehbaz Sharif continue to navigate a fraught landscape marked by ongoing instability and institutional conflicts.
The controversy highlights the ongoing struggle for influence in Pakistan’s corridors of power, as Khan remains a vocal critic from behind bars.
