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Trump to meet Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir over lunch amid Mideast crisis - The Economic Times

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Trump to meet Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir over lunch amid Mideast crisis
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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 PakistGeneral.Pakistan's 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 Munir.

Nazia 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!”

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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 conflict.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 weapons.

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