*WASHINGTON:* An American daily, *The Washington Times*, has reported thatPakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, *Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir*, may emergeas US President *Donald Trump’s new strategic partner in South Asia* amidworsening ties between Washington and New Delhi.
In a detailed analysis, the newspaper described Field Marshal Munir as aman with *“nerves of steel”* — known for his professional discipline,ability to take tough decisions, and reserved personality that avoidspolitical limelight or self-promotion.
The report highlighted that Munir’s popularity inside Pakistan surgedduring periods of heightened tension with India, where his leadership styleand resilience gained him recognition both domestically and internationally.
According to *The Washington Times*, these qualities make the PakistaniArmy Chief a *“natural partner”* for President Trump at a time whenUS-India relations face serious strain.
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The newspaper also noted that Trump personally intervened to broker aceasefire between Pakistan and India during a period of rising hostilities.While Pakistan expressed gratitude for the US role, Indian PrimeMinister *NarendraModi* denied any third-party mediation.
The analysis further pointed out that *US-Pakistan ties have recentlystrengthened*, particularly in the domain of counterterrorism cooperation —signaling a possible shift in Washington’s South Asia policy.