'Foundation Of...': After Asim Munir, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Invokes 2-Nation Theory

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 12:03 IST

Shehbaz Sharif's statement came after Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir last month highlighted the 'two-nation theory'.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. (Image: PTI/File)

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday echoed Army chief Asim Munir’s opinion and validated the “Two-Nation Theory", which is the foundation of their country.

In his Independence Day message, Sharif claimed that the recent four-day border flare-up with India and “Marka-e-Haq" by Islamabad was a historic victory for his country. However, India, on multiple occasions, has dismissed the rhetoric as political posturing far removed from operational facts on the ground.

Notably, Operation Sindoor was launched on the intervening night of May 6-7 to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack. In retaliation to the terror attack, the Indian armed forces struck terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Wishing his countrymen 78 years of independence of Pakistan, Shatif took to X and wrote, “Pakistan’s historic victory in Marka-e-Haq during the four-day war imposed by India has not only reinforced the sanctity of our freedom, but has also instilled a renewed sense of ambition and national spirit in the hearts of our people, magnifying the pride and fervour of this Independence Day."

“With the blessings of Almighty Allah, our brave armed forces revived their past glory and shattered the false pride of enemy by acting as a Bunyan-um-Marsoos – a solid fortified wall. The military capability, valour and faith of our brave soldiers and air warriors forced the enemy to kneel down."

“We pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of our freedom and offer prayers for the elevation of their ranks in eternal life. It was not merely a military conquest, but also the victory of the validation of a Two-Nation Theory, which is the foundation of our dear homeland. With same passion, we stand vigilant to defend and safeguard our national interests including water resources," he added.

Notably, Sharif’s statement came after Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir last month highlighted the ‘two-nation theory’, stating that Muslims and Hindus are two different nations.

Munir’s remarks came after he had described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein" during a diaspora event and asked overseas Pakistanis to pass on the country’s story to their children, emphasising that their forefathers believed Hindus and Muslims were different in every possible aspect of life.

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August 14, 2025, 12:03 IST

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