September 7, 2024: In a historic move, Pakistan’s Army General Asim Munir publicly acknowledged the country’s involvement in the 1999 Kargil War against India. This revelation came during the Defence Day event held today, marking a significant shift in the official narrative surrounding the conflict.

During the event, General Munir honored Pakistani soldiers who lost their lives in various confrontations with India, including the Kargil War. The conflict, which has been a sensitive topic for over two decades, was openly discussed for the first time.

“The Pakistani community is a community of braves which understands the importance of freedom and how to pay for it,” General Munir said in his speech. He further noted, “Be it 1948, 1965, 1971, or the Kargil War of 1999, thousands of soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country and Islam.”

The statement marks a departure from Pakistan's long-standing official narrative that portrayed the conflict as mainly carried out by Kashmiri militants and what they call “mujahideen”.