Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 11:58 AM

Pakistan has launched a strikingly successful diplomatic push in Washington, navigating former President Donald Trump's unpredictable politics and fostering closer ties with the White House during a period of US-India tensions.

Six months into Trump's second term, relations between Washington and Islamabad have improved significantly, while US-India relations face strain from trade disputes and Trump's increasingly personal clashes with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pakistan's outreach, led by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and senior ministers, helped secure lower tariffs, counterterrorism cooperation, and even American interest in oil, cryptocurrency, and rare mineral ventures. ...