Trump Backs Pakistan: Praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir as "Great Leaders"
Trump praises Pakistan's Sharif and Munir as great amid Afghanistan border conflict.
US President Donald Trump has publicly praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir, describing them as "great" leaders amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
During a recent media interaction, Trump referred to Sharif and Munir as "great people: smart, tough," emphasizing their toughness. He made these remarks while declining to intervene in the ongoing conflict, stating that he gets along well with Islamabad. The praise came shortly after Pakistan conducted strikes on targets inside Afghanistan, prompting warnings from Sharif about crushing aggressive ambitions.
The context of Trump's comments includes Pakistan's involvement in a broader "Board of Peace" initiative unveiled at Davos 2026, where Sharif shared the stage with Trump during a signing ceremony. This move has sparked criticism within Pakistan, particularly from opposition parties like the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which demanded withdrawal from the group. Trump's endorsement highlights a diplomatic tilt toward Islamabad amid regional instability.
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Social media and news outlets have amplified the story, with videos circulating of Trump lauding the leaders as exemplary in fighting terrorism. Some reactions noted the irony, given certain nations' inclusion on Trump's travel ban list, while others viewed it as a boost for Pakistan's international standing.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has intensified recently, with cross-border strikes and threats exchanged between the two nations. Trump's offer to mediate, combined with his praise, underscores ongoing US interest in stabilizing the region, though no immediate intervention has been committed.
Analysts suggest this could signal improved US-Pakistan relations under Trump's administration, especially as Pakistan positions itself against terrorism in the Himalayan region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with potential implications for broader South Asian security.
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