Gen Asim Munir denounces foreign-funded digital terrorism

Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir on Tuesday night stressed that a wave of ‘digital terrorism’ funded by foreign powers was aimed at creating a gap between state institutions and the public of Pakistan.

Speaking at a parade at Pakistan Military Academy to mark Independence Day, the top general addressed vital issues, including the limitations of freedom of speech.

The military is using the term digital terrorism increasingly to label its harsh critics on social media, which includes PTI activists.

General Munir also quoted a verse from Surah Al Hujurat, stressing the importance of investigating and verifying information so it doesn’t cause panic.

Moreover, he also discussed the security situation of the country and called on its neighbour, Afghanistan, to not choose TTP over Pakistan.

The COAS referred to TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij for its “anti-state and anti-Sharia activities.”