Routine badge request at Munich Security Conference sparks online buzz
February 15, 2026: A video showing Asim Munir at the Munich Security Conference has gone viral on social media after a security official asked him to properly display his identification badge before entering the venue. Munir, who was attending the high-profile conference as part of Pakistan’s delegation, was briefly stopped at the entry gate and requested to turn his badge to the front. The interaction appeared routine but quickly gained attention online after footage of the moment circulated widely.
As the video spread, discussions intensified across social platforms, with many users debating the incident. Meanwhile, members of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) staged a protest outside the venue in Germany, objecting to Munir’s participation. The group alleged human rights violations in Pakistan and submitted statements to international bodies, including the United Nations and the European Union, according to its chairman Shafi Burfat.
The Munich Security Conference is considered one of the world’s premier forums for dialogue on international peace and security, bringing together global leaders, diplomats and defence officials each year. Munir’s presence at the gathering, combined with the widely shared video and protests, has drawn significant online and political attention.