Owaisi Criticizes Pakistan’s Munir Over ‘Fake Photo’ Gift to PM Sharif

Quick Summary

• Event in Pakistan: field Marshal Asim Munir hosted a dinner event on May 24, 2025, in rawalpindi attended by political leaders to honor those involved in ‘Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,’ reportedly Pakistan’s response to India’s Operation Sindoor.
• Photograph controversy: Munir gifted PM Shehbaz Sharif a photograph labeled as Operation Bunyanum marsoos; however, reverse image search identified it as a picture of a Chinese rocket launch from years ago.
• Criticism by AIMIM MP Owaisi: During an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait on may 26, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi mocked pakistan over this incident adn questioned its credibility.
• Indian Multi-party Delegation Visit: A multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation is visiting West Asia and North Africa (including Kuwait) to address international partners about India’s strategy against cross-border terrorism post the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The gifting of a misrepresented photograph at an official Pakistani event highlights potential lapses within pakistan’s leadership or dialog strategies when dealing with sensitive narratives tied to military operations.The criticism by MP Asaduddin Owaisi underlines how such incidents could undermine Pakistan’s international reputation when seeking parity or confrontation with India.

From India’s viewpoint, the ongoing multi-party delegation visit aims to solidify partnerships and demonstrate unified national resolve against terrorism globally-a strategically timed effort reiterating India’s proactive stance amid regional tensions. The juxtaposition of these two developments underscores differing approaches by the nations toward external engagement during contentious times.Read More