Sat May 03 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan’s Military Headquarters, Rawalpindi, Under Scrutiny After Pulwama-like Attack
**Rawalpindi, Pakistan (May 3, 2025)** – The Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi is under intense scrutiny following a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which has raised suspicions of Pakistani military involvement due to statements made by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir before and after the incident.
The attack has thrust the GHQ, and General Munir himself, into the spotlight. Many believe Munir is orchestrating anti-India strategies from Rawalpindi, simultaneously diverting public attention from internal Pakistani issues. The long-held belief that the true power in Pakistan lies not in Islamabad’s parliament, but in the military headquarters in Rawalpindi, is again being highlighted.
Interestingly, Rawalpindi’s history is intertwined with India, specifically Rajasthan. The city’s name derives from a Rajasthani king who, in the 8th century, established a military outpost there. This king, after defeating Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD, strategically placed outposts every 100 miles to secure the region. Rawalpindi was one such outpost.
Following Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the historical outpost became the GHQ, now considered the nerve center of Pakistan’s military policies and anti-India operations. The recent events have only intensified scrutiny of its activities and the role of its leadership.
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