Pakistan, June 21 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has attributed Pakistan's recent diplomatic, regional, and economic gains - including its strengthened ties with the United States - to what he described as the "hybrid model of governance."

In a post on X, Khawaja Asif called the meeting between US President Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir an "unprecedented development" in Pakistan-US relations.

"Never before has a US President invited and held talks with a Pakistani army chief in such a manner," he noted, calling it a landmark in the 78-year history of bilateral ties.

Asif stated that the dialogue between the two leaders - which addressed global and regional concerns - reinforced Pakistan's pivotal role in international affairs. ...