Key points
- Field Marshal Munir is giving a new direction to US-Pakistan ties: The Economist
- Close circles of Trump are showing interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining sectors: The Economist
- US policymakers are reviewing India’s subversive activities: The Economist
ISLAMABAD: The Economist in its article has appreciated Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations.
According to the article, Field Marshal Munir is giving a new direction to the US-Pakistan relations.
Field Marshal Munir’s private meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House marked the beginning of a diplomatic shift in the region, Radio Pakistan reported, citing the British weekly.
Balanced relations
President Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, labeling it a dead economy, while announcing a trade agreement with Pakistan imposed a 19 per cent tariff only.
According to the Economist, close circles of President Trump are showing interest in investing in Pakistan’s crypto and mining sectors.
Washington is now working to resume arms trade and counter-terrorism cooperation with Islamabad.
The US is considering supplying armored vehicles and night vision gear. US policymakers are reviewing India’s subversive activities.
The British weekly further noted that Field Marshal Munir has maintained balanced relations with China and the Gulf countries.
Following the conflict with India, Field Marshal Munir’s popularity has increased.
