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'I would intervene but ... ': Trump says he gets along 'very well' with Pakistan amid 'open war' with Afghanistan

After US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid Islamabad’s ongoing conflict with the Taliban, the United States on Saturday expressed its support for what it described as Pakistan’s “right to defend itself against Taliban attacks.”

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Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Trump praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, says 'gets along very well' with Islamabad

Former President Donald Trump's past praise for Pakistan's leadership signals a potential diplomatic tilt amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Recent cross-border clashes, including air and artillery strikes, have marked an unprecedented deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries.

The Times of India

‘Under vengeful instructions of Asim Munir’: Family claims Imran Khan enduring ‘unimaginable mistreatment’ in prison; supporters protest

Imran Khan's family alleges "unimaginable mistreatment" and "deliberate cruelty" in prison, claiming his right eye's vision loss is due to inadequate health facilities. They demand his transfer to a private hospital for treatment, a demand echoed by his close aide and former cricketers. The government refutes these claims, presenting medical…

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‘Where is your ID?’: Guard nearly stops Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Munich — Watch

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was briefly stopped and asked to produce his identity card by security staff at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

The Times of India

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US.

The Times of India

Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan's powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact

Pakistan's military says Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on defense and counterterrorism

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Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

The Independent UK

‘A king above all’: The rise and rise of Asim Munir, Pakistan’s increasingly powerful army chief

Known as Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’, Munir’s power now extends over all the armed forces, along with lifelong immunity from prosecution, thanks to a constitutional amendment

The Guardian - UK

Imran Khan’s family demand proof that former PM is still alive as online rumours grow

Khan’s party says his family and lawyers have been denied visits for weeks – but the authorities insist he is alive and well

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s parliament votes to give army chief sweeping new powers

Constitutional amendment puts Field Marshal Asim Munir in command of navy and air force in addition to the army and grants him lifelong immunity from prosecution

The Independent UK

Pakistani parliament votes to give army chief new powers and legal immunity

Critics say constitutional amendment, which will also limit supreme court’s independence, is ‘funeral for democracy’

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan, Afghanistan Officials To Meet In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

International Business Times

Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any

Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reserves

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The Money Doctor and 'Captain Pakistan': Steve Hanke on his last call with Imran Khan and the doom loop gripping Pakistan

Steve Hanke, the "Money Doctor" who has slayed inflation for 50 years, is ranked as the world’s third most influential economist by Focus Economics in Barcelona.

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US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next?

India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow.

Newslaundry

China can live with Pakistan’s slow progress on Belt and Road Initiative

When US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Cabinet Room and later in the Oval Office, it is said to have touched a “raw nerve” in New Delhi.

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‘I should’ve gotten it four or five times’: Trumps whines for the Noble Peace Prize since he thinks peace is when he stops talking

Trump thinks they only give the award to liberals.

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Al Jazeera

Amid US-Pakistan thaw, two key challenges: Iran and China

Pakistani army chief Munir’s US trip suggests warming ties after past diplomatic friction. But challenges remain.

The Guardian - UK

Thawing of relations between Pakistan and US raises eyebrows in India

Army chief’s effusive welcome in Washington hints at strategic recalibration amid Middle East turmoil

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Trump embraces Pakistan: ‘Tactical romance’ or a new ‘inner circle’?

Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.

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Pakistan pitches ‘responsible’ image as diplomatic war with India heats up

India and Pakistan have shifted from armed confrontation to a diplomatic offensive, seeking to shape global opinion.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan promotes army chief Asim Munir to field marshal: Why it matters

Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir promoted to field marshal after recent skirmishes with India

Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title

The Conversation

India and Pakistan have agreed a precarious peace – but will it last?

India and Pakistan stepped back from the brink of catastrophe on May 10 after a US-brokered ceasefire brought rapidly escalating hostilities between the two countries to an end. But tensions are still running high.

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