General Asim Munir, head of the Pakistani army, was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on Tuesday, allegedly because of his role in a recent conflict with India and became only the second officer in the country’s history to achieve this position. Internet users trollelli Munir for “promoting themselves”, while some called Pakistan as a “clown country”.
“The Pakistani government has approved the promotion of the ASIM Munir (Nishan-E-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-Army) gene to the rank of Field Marshal for ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy on the basis of high strategy and courageous leadership,” the Prime Minister said.
Netizens React
One of the users said: “Asim Munir has been promoted to the rank of field marshal. Clown country.” Another remarked: “After his promotion, Asim Munir is entitled to get a larger and more spacious bunker.”
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