Pakistan on Thursday rejected media claims suggesting that a visit by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir to the United States had been finalised, clarifying that no confirmed plan currently exists. Responding during the weekly press briefing, a Foreign Office spokesperson said a recent Reuters report created the impression that the visit was planned and settled, which was inaccurate. The spokesperson stressed that there was no finality regarding any such visit at this stage and cautioned against treating media speculation as official policy.
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The clarification followed a Reuters report claiming that Field Marshal Munir was expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks for discussions with US President Donald Trump, potentially focusing on a proposed Gaza stabilisation force. According to the report, the plan could involve troops from Muslim-majority countries, raising concerns among several states about being drawn into the conflict and facing domestic backlash.
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The Foreign Office avoided commenting on any possible economic cooperation linked to such a visit and reiterated Pakistan’s consistent position on Gaza, centred on a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, and a just political settlement. While acknowledging concerns over disinformation campaigns, the spokesperson said official positions would only be conveyed through formal channels.
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The statement comes amid heightened regional sensitivities and follows multiple recent visits by Field Marshal Munir to the US this year, underscoring the evolving but carefully managed nature of Pakistan–US engagement.
