Just a day ago, General Asim Munir, the Chief of Pakistan’s Army, was promoted to the prestigious rank of Field Marshal. This decision was officially taken during a cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office said: “The Government of Pakistan has approved the promotion of Gen Asim Munir (Nishan-e-Imtiaz Military) to the rank of Field Marshal for ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership.”
Asim Munir has now become only the second person in Pakistan’s history to receive this title. The first was General Ayub Khan, who was made Field Marshal back in 1959. Reports suggest that Munir was given this honor due to his role in recent conflicts with India.
But as soon as the news broke, social media exploded with trolls and jokes—many accusing Munir of “promoting himself,” hinting at the fact that in Pakistan, the military is often believed to have more power than the civilian government.
Among those who reacted was Indian singer Adnan Sami, who is known for not holding back when it comes to trolling Pakistan’s military leadership. He shared a video clip from an old Bollywood movie that went viral instantly.
In the clip, a man is seen giving a serious speech—but he’s addressing animals, not people. The man says:
“I will protect the rights of all donkeys, animals with the power vested in me.”
The joke was clear—Adnan Sami was mocking Asim Munir, hinting that his grand promotion may not be as meaningful as it seems and suggesting that the so-called leadership is more about image and power than actual governance.
In Pakistan, the army has always played a huge role in politics. Even though the country has a Prime Minister and a government, many believe it’s the army that truly runs the show behind the scenes. That’s why when the army chief gets such a rare and powerful title, people start joking that he’s “promoting himself” or acting like the real ruler.
Adnan Sami’s troll added fuel to the fire on social media, where many users continue to question how power is distributed in Pakistan. Whether one supports or criticizes the move, one thing is certain—the internet isn’t letting it go anytime soon.