Thu May 01 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Military Facing Crisis Amidst India Tensions: Reports
**ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2025** – Reports suggest the Pakistani military is in turmoil amidst rising tensions with India following a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Fear of Indian retaliation is reportedly causing widespread panic within the ranks, leading to a significant exodus of personnel.
According to the *Economic Times* and *The Daily Guardian*, approximately 4,500 soldiers and 250 officers have deserted the Pakistan Army, overwhelmed by the fear of war. Thousands more have reportedly submitted resignation applications. The situation is so severe that the army chief, General Asim Munir, is reportedly in hiding, with conflicting reports placing him either in a bunker at army headquarters in Rawalpindi or abroad with his family. The Pakistani government denies these claims.
The crisis has prompted the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Faisal Mehmood Malik, to issue a confidential letter on April 26th, urging troops to remain steadfast and loyal to the country. The letter aims to boost morale within a reportedly shaken military. The mass desertion and the army chief’s apparent absence highlight the depth of the crisis facing the Pakistani military.
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