It came as a major embarrassment for Pakistani General Syed Asim Munir when he was heckled during his stay in Washington. A few Pakistani protesters and people of Pakistani origin gathered outside Munir’s hotel and shouted slogans against him.
‘You are a coward’
The protesters raised slogans — “Pakistaniyon ke qatil,” “You are a coward,” and “Shame on you” — when Munir was exiting the hotel. The protesters attempted to barge into the hotel premises but were stopped by authorities. They were seen arguing with them.
According to reports, the protest was organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters. They had announced the protest ahead of Munir’s visit.
While sharing the video of the protest on X, PTI stated, “Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he’s committed against the people of Pakistan.”
We’re here to protest the criminal dictator of Pakistan.
— NaziaImtiazHussain (@NaziaIHussain) June 17, 2025
Shame on every bootlicker who showed up in support of fascism—you didn’t just betray democracy, you spit on the suffering of millions.#FreeImranKhanNow @SHABAZGIL @mmalikx7 @SHaiderRMehdi @Matiullahjan919 @drjalil247… pic.twitter.com/1eDhKybE7G
‘Your time is up’
The video showed a screen which had Asim Munir’s photo along with the message which read, “Mass Murderer Asim Munir”, “Democracy dies when guns speak”, and Asim Munir, your time is up. Pakistan will rise.”
Earlier in May, the Pakistani federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to Field Marshal despite military and strategic failures during the conflict with India. The Pakistan government cited his leadership during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and the confrontation with India, labelled Marka-i-Haq, as grounds for the honour, Dawn reported.
Munir became only the second army officer to be elevated to Field Marshal
Despite the military setbacks, Pakistan’s government projected the outcome as a “historic victory,” praising General Munir’s leadership during the conflict. General Asim Munir became only the second army officer in Pakistan’s history to be elevated to Field Marshal.
Ayub Khan, Pakistan’s president from 1958 to 1969, holds the distinction of being the country’s first Field Marshal. Notably, his promotion to this highest military rank was self-appointed, following his coup and assumption of the presidency in 1958.
