Published on, Sept. 30 -- September 30, 2025 1:42 AM

The newfound camaraderie between the US and Pakistan was on full display this week as US President Donald Trump welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, into the Oval Office, heralding them both as "great leaders", The Guardian reported.

Having been cold-shouldered by successive US presidents, this was the first time a Pakistani prime minister had been invited to Washington in more than six years. It was also the unprecedented second time this year that COAS Munir held an intimate meeting with President Trump.

Islamabad's charm offensive with Trump since his re-election has included handing over to the US a high-profile member of...