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News18
03-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
After Asim Munir, Pakistan's Air Force Chief Lands In US To Strengthen Defence Ties
Pakistan's Chief of the Air Staff, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, arrived on an official visit to the US to step up military engagements after Asim Munir's visit. Pakistan's Chief of the Air Staff, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, arrived on an official visit to the United States to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation after Army Chief Asim Munir undertook a similar tour recently. 'The Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, paid an official visit to the US, the first visit by any serving Air Chief of the Pakistan Air Force in over a decade, which will further enhance bilateral defence cooperation and mutual interests," the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) said in a statement on Thursday. This is the first visit by a serving PAF chief in over a decade, a signal of increased military engagements between the US and Pakistan. Sidhu also held several meetings with top military and political leadership of the country, including US Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs Kelly L Seybolt and Air Force Chief of Staff General David W Elon. What's On Sidhu's Agenda? Sidhu's visit is aimed at boosting the defence cooperation between the two nations and advancing mutual interests, according to Pakistan's Director General of Public Relations. He also discussed ways to advance bilateral military ties and explore areas for training and technology exchange with US officials. The meetings with the military and political leadership offered the Pakistan Air Force chief an opportunity to share his country's views on strategic challenges, regional security framework and the impact of emerging technologies on defence cooperation, as per the DGPR. During the detailed discussions, the two sides also agreed to establish high-level military relations in the future. He also held important meetings with prominent members of the US Congress, including Mike Turner, Rich McCormick, and Bill Heizenga. Asim Munir's Meeting With Trump Sidhu's visit came weeks after Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir visited the US and was hosted by US President Donald Trump, whom he thanked for not going to war with India. Hours before he hosted Munir, Trump held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wherein PM Modi firmly stated that India does not and will 'never accept" mediation and that the discussions between Indian and Pakistani militaries on cessation of military actions were initiated at Islamabad's request. Overseas Pakistanis had protested against Field Marshal Asim Munir outside an event at a hotel in Washington, DC. People shouted slogans 'Pakistanio ke Qatil" and 'Islamabad ke Qatil", 'Mass Murderer Asim Munir", 'Democracy dies when guns speak", 'Asim Munir, your time is up. Pakistan will rise" while he was being welcomed at the event. (with agency inputs) First Published: July 03, 2025, 17:51 IST
Hans India
19-06-2025
- 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
18-06-2025
- 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
18-06-2025
- 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
18-06-2025
- 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.
