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Donald Trump To Meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Over Lunch In Washington DC Today
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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
