Pakistan Minister Echoes Army Chief’s Controversial Analogy

Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has come under fire for repeating a controversial analogy made by Army Chief Gen Asim Munir comparing India to a “shining Mercedes” and Pakistan to a “dumper truck.” Naqvi’s remarks, delivered during a seminar in Lahore, sparked significant backlash on social media for seemingly degrading his own country.

While addressing attendees, Naqvi recounted Munir’s recent comments from a gathering in the United States, where the army chief discussed the potential outcomes of a conflict between India and Pakistan. “Field Marshal sahab said that India is a shiny Mercedes but we are a dumper truck—filled with stones and other debris. Now imagine what will happen to the Mercedes in case of a collision,” Naqvi stated, eliciting both laughter and criticism from the audience.

The minister’s comments also included assertions that Pakistan was aware of India’s plans during Operation Sindoor. He elaborated, “If we collide, you know the impact on Mercedes. Our field marshal Munir says…” His comments were met with swift condemnation online, with users highlighting the implications of such a comparison.

One social media user remarked, “Mohsin Naqvi gave a foolish analogy by calling India a ‘Mercedes’ and himself a ‘dumper truck’. He needs to understand the optics and be sensitive to the meaning and implications of what he says.” Another commentator added, “A day without humiliation is a day wasted for Pakistan.”

Naqvi’s remarks come just days after Munir’s original comments, where he described India as a “shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari” while characterizing Pakistan as a “dump truck full of gravel.” This analogy, which Munir himself called “crude,” triggered various reactions on social media, with some users acknowledging the army chief for his blunt honesty regarding the situation.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan and reflects the prevailing sentiments within Pakistan regarding its military and political leadership. As these discussions continue, the implications for national pride and international perception remain a significant concern for the Pakistani government.