Tue Dec 30 14:03:54 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pakistan Army Chief’s Daughter Marries in Discreet Ceremony Amidst Geopolitical Concerns
Rawalpindi, Pakistan – Mahnoor Munir, daughter of Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir, married her first cousin, Abdul Rehman, in a private ceremony held at Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi on December 26th.
The wedding, attended by approximately 400 guests including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the ISI chief, and numerous high-ranking military officials both active and retired, was deliberately kept low-profile with no photographs released to the public.
Abdul Rehman, the groom, is General Munir’s nephew and a former army captain who transitioned to civil service, currently serving as an assistant commissioner through a quota system reserved for army officers.
While details of the wedding have emerged, the event unfolds against a backdrop of growing international concern regarding Pakistan’s domestic and foreign policy. Reports suggest that the world’s tolerance for Pakistan’s perceived rise in religious extremism is waning. Critics point to the nation’s shift toward a more theocratic identity, its support for Islamist resistance abroad, and its failure to control domestic radical elements.
Recent reports highlight the consequences of this shift, citing bloodshed and backlash felt in various international locations. Furthermore, Islamabad’s military-led strategy has been criticized for failing to secure Pakistan’s borders, protect its citizens, and cultivate positive international relations, resulting in widespread suffering and regional instability. The ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan is attributed to a military-driven diplomacy built on crisis and force, rather than constructive dialogue, further exacerbating the situation.
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