India, Dec. 17 -- Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir is grappling with a crisis largely of his own making, as mounting pressure from Washington collides with volatile public sentiment at home.

The immediate flashpoint is a US-led push, backed by President Donald Trump, urging Pakistan to contribute troops to a proposed International Stabilisation Force in Gaza.

For Munir, the decision is fraught with political, religious and strategic consequences, highlighting how deeply Pakistan's military leadership remains tied to external patrons even as domestic legitimacy erodes.

Another Washington visit, higher stakes

Munir is preparing for yet another visit to Washington-his third in under six months-to meet Trump, who has rolled out a 20...