No Seats Reserved: The US Parade Didn’t Include Pakistan’s Brass
Recently, Pakistani media started celebrating something that never even happened — that General Asim Munir, their Army Chief, was invited to attend the 250th anniversary parade of the US Army.
News spread fast, and some in India got annoyed, thinking, “Why is the US getting cozy with Pakistan again?” But soon, the White House cleared the air — no foreign military chiefs were invited. So yes, Pakistan’s grand dream of marching in an American parade? Completely made up. India took a deep breath. The US said this was a domestic event for American soldiers, not an international meet-and-greet.
Pakistani Media Spins Fake Invite to American Military Celebration
It all began when a few Pakistani news channels and YouTubers started shouting about how their Army Chief was getting special treatment from the US. Some claimed it showed how “important” Pakistan still is.
Even Indian Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised questions:
“What is the US really trying to do here?”
But the answer was simple: Nothing. At all.
The White House quickly denied any such invite, saying not a single foreign general is coming to the event — including Pakistan’s. That means there was no VIP seat, no red carpet, not even a phone call. Just wishful thinking from Pakistan. This wasn’t the first time. Pakistan often acts like it’s part of big global events, only to end up embarrassing itself when the truth comes out.
US Parade Drama Shows Pakistan’s Obsession With Global Validation
Let’s be honest — Pakistan really wants to look important on the world stage. With its economy in big trouble and foreign policy running on backup batteries, even the idea of being invited to a parade felt like a major win.
Yes, the US and Pakistan do talk sometimes — about security and the region. But that doesn’t mean America is giving special treatment or throwing welcome parties. Even though a US General recently called Pakistan a “phenomenal partner,” that doesn’t mean they’re best friends. It just means the US wants to keep communication open, nothing more.
India didn’t overreact. It knew this was just another round of Pakistan’s “we’re still important” routine — and once again, they got caught making something out of nothing.
