Pakistan army chief Asim Munir awards himself top honour, rewards political brass for ‘victory’ over India

New Delhi: In a dramatic and unprecedented move, Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has awarded himself the Hilal-i-Jurat, the country’s second-highest wartime gallantry medal, equivalent to India’s Maha Vir Chakra, on the country’s Independence Day, for his leadership during the recent conflict with India. In July, Pakistan Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced that […]