Pakistan’s military chief, General Asim Munir, faced public humiliation during his recent visit to the United States, as protesters heckled him, shouting slogans like “mass murderer” and “Geedar” “jackal” during a public appearance.
The incident came amid conflicting reports about Munir’s presence at a military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C., on June 14. While some Pakistani outlets claimed he had been formally invited, the White House firmly denied those reports.
“This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited,” a White House official stated, dismissing the claims that had sparked political controversy in Pakistan.
Despite the denial, there remains ambiguity over whether General Munir attended the parade in any capacity, as neither U.S. nor Pakistani authorities have officially confirmed or denied his presence at the event.
The parade, held on Saturday, was one of the most elaborate displays of American military strength in decades. Aimed at showcasing U.S. defense capabilities and boosting President Donald Trump’s public image, the event also commemorated the founding of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775, marking a pivotal moment in America’s pre-independence military history.
Coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, the spectacle featured thousands of troops, armored vehicles, helicopters, parachutists, and dramatic fighter jet flyovers—drawing crowds and media attention to the capital.
Digital Billboard Shames Pakistan Leadership in Times Square
Adding to General Munir’s embarrassment, a truck-mounted digital billboard in New York City’s Times Square openly ridiculed General Munir, top leadership of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Nawaz Sharif.. The mobile display—funded by overseas supporters of Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party—flashed bold, unsparing messages denouncing Pakistan’s political and military elite.
The protest slammed General Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Nawaz Sharif. The imagery cast Imran Khan as a political prisoner, portraying him behind bars with the label “illegally detained for 2 years,” drawing attention and sympathy from onlookers and PTI’s global supporters.
One message took direct aim at Munir’s newly conferred rank of Field Marshal, mocking it as a hollow title.
“Good work makes you stand tall, not fake titles,” read one of the scrolling taunts.
Others labeled him a “Fraud Marshal,” “liar,” and “loser.”
The public display exposed the deepening rift between the Pakistani establishment and its critics abroad.
