Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has reignited the 'two-nation theory,' emphasizing the distinct differences between Hindus and Muslims as the basis for Pakistan's creation. Speaking at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, Munir urged parents to instill this narrative in their children to preserve the nation's identity.
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