Former US President Donald Trump is scheduled to have a lunch meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, according to the White House itinerary. General Munir’s visit to the United States has been marked by protests from Pakistani expatriates and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists. Protesters voiced their disapproval, chanting slogans against Munir during an event in Washington D.C., with videos of the demonstration circulating on social media. Simultaneously, Trump is engaged with the escalating crisis in West Asia, having called for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ and met with his national security team. The meeting occurs as Pakistan, under General Munir’s leadership, has emerged as a supporter of Iran, in contrast to Trump’s vocal backing of Israel in the ongoing conflict.
