India’s weaponisation of water, its ongoing repression in Kashmir, and politicisation of terrorism are unsustainable positions.
COAS Asim Munir Meets Donald Trump at White House, Signals Positive Shift in Pakistan–US Ties. In a rare and high-profile diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, met former US President Donald Trump over lunch at the White House Cabinet Room, marking what many are calling a significant step toward strengthening Islamabad–Washington bilateral relations.
The one-on-one meeting took place amid increasing diplomatic engagement between the two nations and follows a recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, reportedly brokered by President Trump.
According to official sources, the interaction focused on regional peace, security cooperation, and opportunities for a development-oriented strategic partnership based on mutual respect and trust. Islamabad is seeking to reframe its relationship with Washington in light of changing geopolitical realities, particularly in South Asia.
COAS Munir is also scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during his official trip, signaling broader defense and diplomatic dialogue between the two sides.
Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the development, calling it a “positive step in Pakistan–US relations,” especially praising the US president’s role in brokering the recent Pakistan–India ceasefire. He reiterated that while Pakistan does not desire conflict, it remains firm in its stance on peace through meaningful dialogue.
“India’s weaponisation of water, its ongoing repression in Kashmir, and politicisation of terrorism are unsustainable positions. The way forward is honest diplomacy — not denial,” Bilawal stated.
On the sidelines of his visit, COAS Munir also engaged with members of the Pakistani diaspora in Washington DC. During the interaction, he appreciated their vital contributions to Pakistan’s economy and global image through remittances, investments, and achievements in various professional fields.
The visit is being viewed as a strategic reset, potentially paving the way for a renewed chapter in Pakistan–US relations grounded in shared interests and regional stability.
