内容摘要：Why is the recruitment of former Maoists in government forces criticised?

Why is the recruitment of former Maoists in government forces criticised?

intense confrontationhad brought the South Asian neighbours to the edge of their fifth war, as they launched missiles and drones towards each other over four days in early May.

, announced by United States President Donald Trump, pulled the nuclear-armed neighbours back from the brink after they each targeted the other’smilitary installations in missile strikesBoth New Delhi and Islamabad claimed wins in the conflict. And Pakistan’s government has drawn a direct link between those clashes and its decision to promote Munir.

So why was Munir promoted, what does the rank of field marshal signify, and what does the promotion portend for the future of Pakistan’s military leadership and its role in the country’s domestic affairs?Why was Munir made field marshal?

According to a statement from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office, Munir was promoted in recognition of his leadership of the army, with “exemplary courage and determination,” and for devising a strategy to counter Indian attacks.

“In recognition of his brilliant military leadership, courage, and bravery, ensuring Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and courageous defence against the enemy, the cabinet approved the prime minister’s proposal to promote General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal,” the statement said.This means Harvard can no longer enrol any new students on “F-” or “J-” visas which are typically required to attend a US university as a non-immigrant. Students already at Harvard on these visas will be required to transfer to another school if they want to remain in the US legally.

Noem accused the university of “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party”.In an earlier letter on April 16, the DHS had threatened to revoke Harvard’s eligibility to enrol international students unless it submits information on international students’ disciplinary records and protest participation.

Why is Trump targeting Harvard?Tensions have been mounting with Harvard since student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza swept campuses last year.