Chinese drill photo as Op Bunyan memento: Pak PM's gift to army chief leaves netizens in splits

Asim Munir reportedly hosted a high-profile dinner last week, during which he presented the doctored image to political leaders as a token of appreciation for their 'foresight' during the four-day armed conflict with India read more
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif gifts Army Chief Asim Munir a framed image, falsely claiming it depicts Operation Bunyan al-Marsus against India—later exposed as a 2019 Chinese military drill. X
In a further display of mockery, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented Army Chief Asim Munir with a photo from a 2019 Chinese military exercise, falsely claiming it depicted Operation Bunyan al-Marsus against India.
Netizens criticised both Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief for the alleged use of Photoshop, and harshly condemned the move online.
Asim Munir reportedly hosted a high-profile dinner last week, during which he presented the doctored image to political leaders as a token of appreciation for their 'foresight' during the four-day armed conflict with India.
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Indians mocked the gesture, accusing Pakistan of trying to 'win' the battle through Canva and Photoshop. Many shared the original image of the Chinese drill on X, drawing attention to the manipulation.
One user said on X, 'Pakistan's latest masterpiece: Shehbaz Sharif presents a photoshopped painting from a 2019 Chinese drill to Failed Marshal Asim Munir. Guess when you can't win on the battlefield, you win in Canva.'
Pakistan's latest masterpiece: Shehbaz Sharif presents a photoshopped painting from a 2019 Chinese drill to Failed Marshal Asim Munir 🎨💥
Guess when you can't win on the battlefield, you win in Canva #LumberOneFauj pic.twitter.com/pteqdcsGqV — Yash Rawat (@Yashfacts28) May 25, 2025
Another user asked,'Should we call it a country?'
The comedian Asim Munir of Pakistan gifting painting of Operation Bunyan Al Marsus to another comedian PM Shahbaz Sharif during a dinner. It's actually a 2019 photo from a Chinese military exercise. 😛
Should we call it a country? #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/ZV09voIcUs — Rathan Ramesh Poojary (RRP)🇮🇳 (@RathanRameshRR1) May 25, 2025
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'Pakistan's PM gifts Asim Munir a 2019 Chinese drill photo, claiming it's 'OP Bunyan Al Marsus'. Pakistan is now using a Chinese Drill Photo to Celebrate Its own Military Operation. They can't even produce original visuals of their own military operation. Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir are fooling their entire Nation. REALLY,' said another user.
BIG NEWS 🚨 Pakistan's PM gifts Asim Munir a 2019 Chinese drill photo, claiming it's 'OP Bunyan Al Marsus' 😭😂🔥
Pakistan is now using a Chinese Drill Photo to Celebrate Its own Military Operation 🤣
A high-profile dinner hosted by Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of… pic.twitter.com/zLAY0LM5dd — Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) May 26, 2025
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