Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief Amid Crypto Deal Allegations: What’s the Agenda?
US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House has sparked intrigue beyond traditional diplomacy. The rare high-profile engagement coincides with resurfaced allegations of crypto dealings involving Pakistan-based firms and Trump family connections, unexpectedly thrusting digital assets into geopolitical discourse.
This marks the first White House visit by a Pakistani military leader in over two decades. The timing proves particularly sensitive given escalating Middle East tensions and Pakistan's shared border with Iran. South Asia expert Michael Kugelman notes the agenda likely spans critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and counterterrorism—all policy areas where TRUMP maintains personal interest.
The crypto angle gains traction as reports detail alleged financial links between Trump-affiliated entities and Pakistani blockchain ventures. While military cooperation remains the stated purpose, the subtext of digital asset scrutiny reflects cryptocurrency's growing intersection with international power dynamics.