Pakistan’s political turmoil deepened sharply after Imran Khan’s sister launched a blistering attack on Army Chief General Asim Munir, accusing him of being a “radical Islamist” and an “Islamic conservative” who is allegedly pushing the country toward a full-scale confrontation with India. Her comments have added fuel to an already volatile atmosphere, as tensions between the military establishment and Khan’s supporters continue to intensify.

Speaking to a crowd of PTI workers, she alleged that Munir’s hardline ideological stance is driving Pakistan’s security strategy into dangerous territory. According to her, the army chief is promoting an extremist worldview while using state power to crush political dissent, silence journalists, and keep Imran Khan isolated inside prison. She claimed that Pakistan’s current trajectory is being dictated not by elected leaders but by an unelected military elite with an agenda far removed from national welfare.

Her remarks come at a time when Pakistan is already grappling with economic collapse, internal repression, and rising militancy conditions critics say have only worsened under Munir’s command. Accusing the army chief of prioritizing ideological battles over real governance, she warned that Pakistan is being pushed toward regional instability at a moment when the country can barely manage its domestic crises.

She also accused Munir of fostering unnecessary hostility toward India in order to consolidate his grip on power. According to her, the army establishment thrives on perpetual conflict and uses it as a tool to justify its dominance over Pakistan’s political system. The allegations have sparked fresh debate over the military’s long-standing control of foreign policy and its habit of escalating tensions with neighbouring countries for strategic leverage.

Political analysts say her statements reflect growing anger within PTI circles, who increasingly view the army chief as the primary architect of the crackdown against the party. They argue that the unprecedented criticism coming from the former prime minister’s family underscores the depth of Pakistan’s institutional rupture.

Meanwhile, the government and military have remained silent on her accusations, further fueling speculation that the ruling setup is unwilling or unable to address the growing perception that Pakistan is being run by an ideologically driven security elite rather than democratic institutions. As the rhetoric escalates, Pakistan appears to be entering yet another cycle of conflict between the military establishment and civilian political forces. With economic chaos mounting, inflation soaring, and public unrest spreading, critics warn that the country may be edging toward a dangerous political breakdown one that could destabilize the region far beyond Pakistan’s borders. 

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