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India Today
18-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
What Donald Trump said on Iran-Israel conflict after meeting Pak's Asim Munir
US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the White House. During their discussion, the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and broader regional stability were central topics. Speaking to reporters afterward, President Trump stated that he believes Pakistan, with its deeper understanding of Iran, could play a key role in de-escalating the situation."We spoke about the Iran-Israel issue. Pakistan understands Iran better than us — they're a key player in regional peace," Trump meeting, held in the Cabinet Room, was followed by a formal luncheon. A White House spokesperson confirmed that the event was arranged to recognise Pakistan's contribution to peace in South on Asim Munir: 'I was honored to meet him today.' Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) June 18, 2025 "It's an honour to meet Field Marshal Asim Munir. I thanked him for not letting things spiral into war,' Trump said, referring to the recent cross-border flare-up between the nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, which was resolved through leaders also discussed future economic ties. President Trump confirmed that the US is in early discussions on a trade agreement involving Pakistan and India."We're in early talks on trade — Pakistan's concerns are being heard," he told reporters, without providing further details on the timeline or structure of the ASSERTS INDIA-PAK TRUCE WAS ACHIEVED WITHOUT US INVOLVEMENTadvertisementJust hours before the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 35-minute phone call with Trump to firmly clarify that the ceasefire following the May 7-10 military standoff had been achieved through direct communication between the Indian and Pakistani militaries - not through any external Secretary Vikram Misri said PM Modi reiterated that New Delhi has never accepted third-party involvement in its bilateral issues with Islamabad and never CREDITS US DIPLOMACY FOR EASING INDIA-PAK TENSIONSDespite India's assertion, Trump insisted his intervention was decisive. Speaking to reporters ahead of Munir's visit, Trump said both countries were "going at it" and credited his outreach with defusing the crisis. He praised both Prime Minister Modi and General Munir for their roles, calling it a collaborative success, but one shaped significantly by US diplomacy."I stopped a war between Pakistan and India. I love Pakistan," Trump said. "Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We are going to make a trade deal with Modi of India."He added, "This man [Munir] was extremely influential in stopping the war from the Pakistani side, and Modi from the Indian side. They were going at it-and they're both nuclear countries. I stopped a war between two major nuclear nations, but I don't think I've seen a single story written about it."advertisementThe four-day conflict between India and Pakistan in early May was sparked by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people - most of them tourists - were response, India launched retaliatory strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Operation Sindoor. Pakistan countered with unprovoked attacks targeting civilian areas and military infrastructure, all of which were thwarted by India's air defence has maintained that the de-escalation was the result of existing backchannel military communications. Foreign Secretary Misri also dismissed suggestions of a US-India trade dialogue or any request for mediation during the standoff.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Days after denying parade invite, Trump to meet Pak's Asim Munir at White House
Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to have a closed-door lunch with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White private luncheon will be held in the Cabinet Room, and no press access has been permitted. The meeting between Trump and Asim Munir is scheduled to take place at 1 PM (Washington time), in the White House Cabinet Room, according to the president's daily public Pakistani military leader is also expected to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on his US trip, according to reports. Munir, who arrived in Washington on Sunday for a five-day official visit, reportedly seeks to reinforce strategic ties with the United States. As noted in a report by Dawn, the visit is "primarily bilateral in nature" and, despite its timing, is not officially linked to the US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June there were murmurs that the Pakistani field marshal would be attending the US Army Day parade. However, the claims were officially denied by the US. "This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited," a White House official RALLY AGAINST ASIM MUNIRHowever, the optics of the visit have been complicated by a vocal protest movement. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan confronted Munir outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, chanting slogans and branding him 'the Butcher of Pakistanis.' The luxury hotel briefly turned into an impromptu protest site. Analysts described the moment as 'a major embarrassment' for the Pakistan Army and a public signal of its 'eroding credibility.'advertisementAs individuals, seemingly officials, exited the vehicles, a protester yelled "Geedad, geedad, geedad (jackal, jackal, jackal)" — a derogatory term implying cowardice and claimed that the discussions are expected to cover regional stability, counterterrorism cooperation, and broader security issues, though officials have not confirmed any specific CREDITS US TRADE POLICY FOR INDIA-PAK PEACE DEALAsim Munir's so-called strategic visit comes after the military escalation with India in May. Trump has asserted that his administration's trade policies with the United States were instrumental in brokering peace between India and Pakistan. However, this claim lacks supporting evidence, and India has rejected the notion that trade played a key role in any understanding with month, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar directly linked Pakistan Munir's "extreme religious outlook" to the terror attack in Pahalgam, where Lashkar terrorists killed 26 people based on their religion. Jaishankar elaborated on his assessment, stating, "To understand that, you have to see that on the Pakistani side, especially their Army chief, who is driven by an extreme religious outlook. There is clearly some connection between the views that were expressed and the manner the attack was carried out."Must Watch
News18
14-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Chinese Min Meets Pakistan Envoy As India Expels Islamabad Staffer Over ‘Spying', Blocks Xi's Media
Amid continuing tensions, the Indian foreign ministry has declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission 'persona non grata' over alleged espionage. The decision concerning the official, who was not named by either side, was conveyed to Pakistan Charge d'Affaires Saad Warraich, the Indian foreign ministry Pakistani embassy staffer was issued a demarche, asking him to leave India within 24 hours, The Hindu expelled Pakistani staffer was linked to two people arrested in India's Punjab state for 'espionage activities', The Hindu reported, citing sources. The regional police in India's Punjab had over the weekend held them for 'leaking sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements' to in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan also declared an Indian High Commission staff member persona non grata. Islamabad identified the Indian staffer as Shankar Reddy Chintala and accused him of 'engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status.' The Pakistan Foreign Office said that the concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:14 INDIA-PAK MILITARY LEVEL-TALKS4:22 INDIA-CHINA TENSIONS GROW AS DUST ON PAK CONFLICT SETTLES5:52 'MODI'S DAYS ARE NUMBERED'7:00 TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON CLAIM HE BROKERED INDO-PAK TRUCE More from world India's Strategic Shift: Ceasefire and New Alliances in the Face of Terrorism | India Pakistan News Trump Meets Al-Sharaa In Saudi After Lifting Sanctions On Syria, Urges Abraham Accords With Israel 'Good Cover, Close To…' Why Pakistan Raced To Build Kirana Hills Nuclear Site Post-India's Pokhran-1 60 Dead as IDF Bombs 'Tunnel Under Hospital' to Kill Hamas' Sinwar, US Not Informed, Macron "Angry" trending news 'Don't Talk Like That': Rhea Chakraborty Blasts At Gautam Gulati In Roadies XX Ananya Panday Shares Adorable Photos With Sister Rysa, Fans Call Them 'Cute' 'Wheeling Misconstrued As Bravado By Youth': Karnataka HC Urges Legal Reform To Curb Rising Menace Cristiano Ronaldo A Proud Father As Son Wears Portugal Colours For First Time latest news
News18
09-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
"Cooked-up Story' Pak Denies Role as India Downs 50 Drones in Overnight Attack, Turkey Fears New War
Pakistan's military on Thursday (May 8) accused India of 'cooking up stories' after it alleged Pakistan had launched drone and missile attacks on military stations across the Line of Control in Jammu and military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the accusations were a 'fantastic and cooked-up story'.India said it hit nine "terrorist infrastructure" sites in Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7) in retaliation for what it says was a deadly Islamabad-backed attack in Indian Kashmir on April 22. Two days of fighting have killed dozens of says it was not involved in the April 22 attack and denied that any of the sites hit by India were militant bases. It said it shot down five Indian aircraft on Wednesday, a report the Indian embassy in Beijing dismissed as "misinformation". n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:02 'NONE OF OUR BUSINESS…' VANCE ON INDIA-PAK TENSIONS4:12 INDIA GIVING 'BEFITTING REPLY' TO PAK ATTACKS6:50 TURKEY FEARS INDIA-PAK TENSIONS TURNING INTO 'HOT CONFLICT
