In a high-profile diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Cabinet Room at 1 p.m. local time today. The unexpected meeting has stirred global interest, particularly amid shifting power dynamics in South Asia and the evolving U.S.–Pakistan relationship.

While official agendas remain under wraps, sources suggest that discussions may revolve around counterterrorism cooperation, regional stability, and the future of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. General Munir’s visit signals an effort to reposition Pakistan as a strategic player amidst renewed geopolitical attention on the Indo-Pacific region.

The lunch also carries symbolic weight, as it's rare for a U.S. leader to engage directly with a military chief from Pakistan without formal diplomatic intermediaries. With Trump’s sights set on a potential return to the presidency, the meeting is also being viewed through a political lens.

All eyes are now on Washington to see whether this lunch will lead to diplomatic traction - or political ripples.