History has repeatedly shown that whenever the United States finds itself in need of Pakistan’s strategic cooperation, Pakistan’s political leadership is conveniently sidelined — and the military establishment steps forward to serve American interests with renewed vigor.
Recent developments have once again brought this reality to light. A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has raised serious concerns about the direction in which Pakistan is heading — particularly regarding Iran.
According to various sources, the primary agenda of this high-level meeting was not Pakistan’s internal stability or economic revival — but Iran. The United States, in its aggressive foreign policy stance, is seeking regime change in Iran and is reportedly supporting Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, as a potential puppet leader to replace the current Iranian regime.
In this context, Pakistan is being pulled into a potentially dangerous geopolitical game. General Asim Munir, as reported, expressed support for President Trump’s stance on Iran, clearly signaling that Pakistan’s military establishment might be willing to assist in a U.S.-Israel-led regime change operation inside Iran.
If such an operation unfolds, Pakistan may provide intelligence-sharing, logistical support, and covert cooperation to the United States — all under the guise of strategic partnership. This is reminiscent of the past when General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met with President Barack Obama, and shortly afterward, the infamous Abbottabad operation that killed Osama bin Laden took place. General Kayani, notably, secured an extension in his tenure following that cooperation.
Now, history appears to be repeating itself. General Asim Munir is reportedly working to secure his own extension through the same route: pleasing Washington. In return for supporting America’s Iran agenda, General Munir could seek military aid, economic concessions, mineral resource deals, and — most importantly — U.S. support for his extended tenure as army chief, regardless of constitutional limitations.
Such maneuvers raise profound ethical and political questions. Is Pakistan’s military leadership willing to risk national integrity and regional stability to fulfill personal ambitions? Is Pakistan about to compromise its neutral stance in regional conflicts — especially those between the U.S., Israel, and Iran?
If Pakistan becomes a participant in any covert action against Iran, it could have catastrophic consequences. Iran remains a neighbor with deep cultural, economic, and religious ties to Pakistan. Any role in destabilizing Iran will not only shatter these ties but may provoke severe retaliation from Tehran, escalating tensions in an already volatile region.
Moreover, aligning with Washington and Tel Aviv against a fellow Muslim country could further tarnish Pakistan’s image in the Muslim world. It could also isolate the country diplomatically, just when it desperately needs friends, allies, and economic stability.
The alleged secret understandings between General Munir and the U.S. also hint at a darker reality: the continued dominance of the military in Pakistan’s political landscape, and its willingness to bypass civilian leadership for foreign favors and personal gain.
Ultimately, if these reports hold true, Pakistan is on the verge of becoming a tool in yet another foreign proxy war — this time at the cost of Iran, and with long-term consequences for its sovereignty, economy, and internal peace.
The people of Pakistan must remain vigilant. Decisions of such magnitude cannot and must not be left to unelected power centers acting in pursuit of foreign approval and self-preservation.
Plz