Published: Dec 17, 2025, 22:49 IST | Updated: Dec 17, 2025, 22:49 IST
Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is facing the toughest test of his unprecedented authority as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to a U.S.-backed Gaza stabilisation force. According to Reuters, Munir is expected to meet Donald Trump again in the coming weeks, with Gaza high on the agenda. Trump’s reported plan calls for a multinational force from Muslim-majority countries to oversee Gaza’s transition, reconstruction and economic recovery. But the mission carries serious risks, including the prospect of disarming Hamas and triggering backlash from pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli groups at home. With Munir’s power at its peak and domestic opposition simmering, analysts warn the Gaza question could become a defining moment for Pakistan’s most powerful military chief in decades.