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The article addresses speculation surrounding a potential invitation extended to Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir to attend a United States military parade. The central claim of the article is that the White House has explicitly denied these claims, stating that no foreign military leaders were invited to the event. This denial serves as the primary focus, dispelling rumors and providing clarity on the US government's position. The parade in question commemorates the formal founding of the US Army on June 14, 1775, marking the army's 249th anniversary. The parade is planned to be a large-scale event featuring thousands of troops, military hardware such as tanks and helicopters, and flyovers. The article contrasts this upcoming event with the historical context of US military parades, noting that such large-scale displays are not a regular tradition in the US, unlike events like the Indian Republic Day or the French Bastille Day parades. The last major military parade in the US was held in 1991, known as the National Victory Celebration, which celebrated the victory over Iraq in the First Gulf War, specifically the liberation of Kuwait under 'Operation Desert Storm.' Interestingly, the US Army's Founding Day coincides with the birthday of former US President Donald Trump, who turned 79. The article also mentions that Indian Congress leader Jairam Ramesh was among those who had asserted the invitation to Asim Munir. The article further delves into the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later retracted, which prompted India to take diplomatic action against Pakistan. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The strikes were described as precise and non-escalatory, but Pakistan responded with a swarm of drones and missile attacks on Indian territory. In retaliation, India carried out strikes on multiple Pakistani airbases. On the diplomatic front, India announced the formation and travel of seven All-Party Delegations to key partner nations, emphasizing India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. Pakistan mirrored India's move by tasking former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with a similar mission. However, according to the article, Zardari reportedly failed to meet any senior US official above the rank of an Under Secretary, underscoring the diplomatic dynamics between the two countries and the US.
Source: Was Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir Invited To US Military Parade? Washington Says...