Pakistan Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Diplomatic Role in Trump Meeting

Oct 02, 2025 01:27 am CST

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faces significant criticism after presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his third Washington visit in six months. The diplomatic gesture sparked parliamentary outrage with Senator Aimal Wali Khan questioning the constitutional authority of military leadership in foreign affairs, highlighting tensions between Pakistan's civilian government and military influence in international relations.