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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Pak army chief Munir's meeting with Trump lasted over two hours: ISPR
Islamabad: Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held wide-ranging discussions on counter-terrorism efforts, rising tensions in the Middle East and enhancement of bilateral trade during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, the Pakistani military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Thursday. The meeting took place at a time when Munir's visit to the US has been overshadowed by widespread protests led by members of the Pakistani diaspora and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Reports suggest that the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs Steve Witkoff also took part in the meeting. From the Pakistani side, Munir was accompanied by the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik. According to the ISPR, the meeting, initially scheduled for one hour, extended for over two hours, "underscoring the depth and cordiality of the dialogue". The discussions, it said, also encompassed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, including trade, economic development, mines and minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies. "President Trump expressed keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan based on long-term strategic convergence and shared interests. Munir acknowledged President Trump's statesmanship and his ability to comprehend and address the multifaceted challenges faced by the global community," ISPR stated. While Munir's visit is being projected as a step towards strengthening military and strategic ties with Washington, the recent backlash from overseas Pakistanis turned his stay at the luxury hotel in Washington into a scene of charged demonstrations. Protesters chanted slogans accusing Munir of human rights violations, branding him as "Pakistanio ke qatil" and "Islamabad ke qatil" -- meaning "killer of Pakistanis" and "killers of Islamabad", respectively. A video widely circulated on social media showed one protester yelling, "Geedad, geedad, geedad (jackal, jackal, jackal)", a derogatory term used to suggest cowardice and deceit. The clip quickly went viral and was described by analysts as a public embarrassment for the Pakistani military establishment. Pakistani-Americans demonstrating outside the hotel stated that their goal was to remind General Munir of the crimes he is allegedly responsible for against the people of Pakistan. This is Munir's first official US trip since the April 22 terror attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the massacre.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Donald Trump To Meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Over Lunch In Washington DC Today
Last Updated: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir over lunch on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, over lunch on Wednesday. Releasing an itinerary of President Trump's schedule for today, the White House mentioned his lunch meeting with the Pakistani General. Munir's trip comes just weeks after a military flare-up between India and Pakistan in May following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, in which 26 innocent people lost their lives. Munir Faces Protests In US Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir was heckled soon after he he reached a hotel in Washington. Munir faced protests from overseas Pakistanis and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf activists. Slogans such as 'Pakistanio ke Qatil" and 'Islamabad ke Qatil" were raised while Munir was being welcomed at an event in Washington DC. Videos of the protest against Munir have surfaced on social media. The demonstrators allegedly shouted 'shame on you, mass murderer" and 'shame on you, dictator" as he arrived. WATCH | Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir faced public backlash during his U.S. visit, with protesters shouting 'shame on you, mass murderer" and 'dictator" as he arrived at a Washington hotel #AsimMunir #PakistanArmyChief #HumanRightsAbuse #WarCrimesAllegations — News18 (@CNNnews18) June 17, 2025 Trump Busy With Israel-Iran Conflict Meanwhile, the US President is currently busy with the ongoing crisis in West Asia between Israel and Iran. On Tuesday, he posted on Truth Social demanding an "unconditional surrender" by Iran. He also met with his national security team. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said 'we" now have 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran" and 'we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding". He warned 'our patience is wearing thin", and then posted, 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Ironically, General Asim Munir and Pakistan have emerged as one of the strongest supporters of Iran. In a speech in Washington DC, Munir said his country stood with Iran while hoping for the conflict to end soon. Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran. Trump has been vocal in his support for Israel, emphasising that Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. (With agency inputs) First Published: June 18, 2025, 07:32 IST
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Did Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Go Shopping Before Trump Meeting? Viral Video Sparks Buzz
The video, which appears to show Munir walking inside a mall, has gone viral online, with netizens wondering if he took out time from his official visit for leisure Did Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir go mall hopping in the United States ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump? A widely circulated video on social media has netizens guessing the whereabouts of Munir who is currently on a five-day official visit to the United States. Trump is scheduled to meet Munir over lunch on Wednesday, just weeks after a military escalation between India and Pakistan in May after 26 innocent people were brutally killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. The video, which appears to show Munir— the 11th Chief of the Army Staff of the Pakistan Army—walking inside a mall has gone viral online, with netizens wondering if he took out time from his official visit for leisure. News18 could not verify the authenticity of the video. Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is busy sightseeing in an American Mall like an average Chhapri while his neighbouring country is on the verge of regime change and state collapseWhat a clown country man — Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) June 17, 2025 The caption for the video, which was shared on Facebook by the Pakistan Tribune, read: 'Pakistan's Field Marshal General Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Spotted somewhere [Shopping Mall] in the US." When asked about the veracity of the video, Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said the video is 'likely false or exaggerated". However, some social media handles were not as kind. While one user called him a 'jobless man", another was quoted as Hindustan Times by saying: 'It seems he is being kept away so that he doesn't meddle in the US plans of using Pakistan's land and resources for an offensive against Iran (if needed)." Munir's US trip did not begin on a savoury note as he was heckled soon after he reached a hotel in Washington. Overseas Pakistanis and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf activists raised slogans such as 'Pakistanio ke Qatil" and 'Islamabad ke Qatil" while Munir was being welcomed at an event in Washington DC. The demonstrators allegedly shouted 'shame on you, mass murderer" and 'shame on you, dictator" as he arrived. First Published:
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Trump to meet Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir over lunch amid Mideast crisis
General Asim Munir's US visit is marked by protests from Pakistani activists, even as he is scheduled to meet with President Trump for lunch. The protests highlight concerns over Munir's actions in Pakistan. Simultaneously, Trump is escalating tensions with Iran, demanding unconditional surrender amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia, a situation complicated by Pakistan's support for Iran. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir over lunch on Wednesday. A White House itinerary of President Trump for Wednesday shows his lunch meeting with the General Munir is currently on a visit to the United States. On Monday, he was met with protests by overseas Pakistanis and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters in Washington, D.C. Videos circulating on social media show demonstrators chanting slogans such as 'Pakistanio ke Qatil' and 'Islamabad ke Qatil' during an event welcoming Imtiaz Hussain, who identifies herself on X as Executive Director of The Alliance Organisation, posted a video of the protest, saying, 'We're here to protest the criminal dictator of Pakistan. Shame on every bootlicker who showed up in support of fascism—you didn't just betray democracy; you spit on the suffering of millions.'PTI USA also shared protest footage, stating, 'Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he's committed against the people of Pakistan.'The meeting between Trump and Munir comes at a tense moment globally, with the US President focused on the escalating crisis in West Asia. On Tuesday, Trump took to Truth Social, demanding an 'unconditional surrender' from Iran. He claimed the US had 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran' and knew 'exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding,' warning, 'our patience is wearing thin,' before posting: 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!'In contrast, General Munir has expressed support for Iran. In a recent speech in Washington, he said Pakistan stands with Iran and hopes for a swift resolution to the backdrop to these developments includes a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, followed by retaliatory attacks from Tehran. Trump has reiterated his support for Israel and has repeatedly stressed that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir spewed venom against India and Hindus just weeks before the Pahalgam attack, in which several tourists were killed by terrorists, to emphasise that Islamabad's approach has been to "bleed India by thousand cuts".In May, Pakistan's federal cabinet approved the elevation of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal—only the second time in the country's history such a title has been conferred. The decision comes despite acknowledged military and strategic setbacks during the recent conflict with to Dawn, the government cited Munir's leadership in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and the Indo-Pak confrontation, dubbed Marka-i-Haq, as justification for the rare military analysts have pointed to failures during the operation, the Pakistani government portrayed the outcome as a 'historic victory,' praising General Munir's role in the Munir now joins the ranks of Field Marshal Ayub Khan—Pakistan's first and only other officer to hold the title. Ayub, who seized power in a 1958 military coup and later became President, had conferred the rank upon himself following his assumption of office.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Donald Trump to meet Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in Washington today; check schedule
US President Donald Trump is set to have a lunch meeting on Wednesday with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir. According to the White House itinerary for Wednesday, the meeting with the Pakistani general is scheduled during lunch hours. General Munir is currently visiting the United States, where he encountered protests on Monday from overseas Pakistanis and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. People shouted slogans "Pakistanio ke Qatil" and "Islamabad ke Qatil" while Munir was being welcomed at an event in Washington DC. Videos of the protest against Munir have surfaced on social media. Nazia Imtiaz Hussain, an X user who identifies herself as Executive Director of The Alliance Organisation, said that they are protesting against the "criminal dictator of Pakistan" and criticised those who 'showed up in support of fascism.' While sharing the video on X, Hussain wrote, 'We're here to protest the criminal dictator of Pakistan. Shame on every bootlicker who showed up in support of fascism--you didn't just betray democracy; you spit on the suffering of millions.' PTI USA also re-shared the videos where the people were holding a protest against General Munir. Pakistani-Americans held a protest against Munir outside the Four Seasons Hotel. While sharing the video of the protest on X, PTI stated, 'Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he's committed against the people of Pakistan.' Meanwhile, at the G7 Outreach Session in Kananaskis, Canada, PM Narendra Modi said, 'There should be no place for double standards on terrorism. The terrorist attack that happened on 22nd April was not only an attack on Pahalgam, but also on the soul, identity, and dignity of every Indian. It was an attack on the entire humanity.' Meanwhile, the US President has his hands full with the current crisis in West Asia. On Tuesday he posted on Truth Social demanding an "unconditional surrender" by Iran. He also met with his national security team. We're here to protest the criminal dictator of Pakistan. In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. now has 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran' and claimed, 'we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding.' He issued a stern warning, saying 'our patience is wearing thin,' and followed up with a bold demand: 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!' Amid rising tensions, Pakistan—led by General Asim Munir—has emerged as one of Iran's most vocal supporters. Speaking in Washington, Munir affirmed Pakistan's solidarity with Iran while expressing hope for a swift resolution to the conflict. Key Takeaways The meeting reflects U.S. efforts to navigate Middle Eastern tensions while engaging with Pakistan. Protests against General Munir illustrate the complexities of his leadership and its reception abroad. Iran's influence and support from Pakistan could reshape regional alliances amid ongoing conflicts.
