Headline: Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to Visit US for High-Level Talks and CENTCOM Chief’s Retirement Ceremony
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, is set to visit the United States this week, marking his second trip in less than two months, according to multiple reports. The visit, primarily for consultations with senior American military officials, coincides with the retirement ceremony of US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Kurilla, who recently praised Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by Pakistan on July 26. No official details have been released about additional engagements, but the trip follows Munir’s June visit, where he met US President Donald Trump and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and emerging technologies. The visit underscores a warming of US-Pakistan military and strategic ties amid complex regional dynamics, though it may face scrutiny due to protests from some Pakistani diaspora groups critical of Munir’s leadership.
