Asim Munir Trapped Between Afghan War And Trump's Unpopularity
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 03, 2026, 01:30 IST | Updated: Mar 03, 2026, 01:30 IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir finds himself navigating a deepening crisis as tensions flare along the Afghanistan border while anti-American sentiment surges at home. Even as the United States signals support for Islamabad in its confrontation with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, anger on Pakistani streets has intensified following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Protests have erupted in several cities, with demonstrators criticizing Pakistan’s perceived proximity to U.S. President Donald Trump. The backlash reflects growing public unease over Islamabad’s strategic balancing act — managing border security challenges with Afghanistan while containing domestic political fallout tied to global Middle East tensions.
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