The rare meeting between former US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir has sparked sharp political reactions. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor strongly criticized the development, questioning America’s memory regarding Osama bin Laden.
Tharoor reminded the US that Osama—responsible for the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people—was found hiding near a Pakistani military camp. He cautioned that the US must not ignore Pakistan’s double standards, which include sheltering global terrorists and supporting terror activities in India.
The controversy grew deeper as reports emerged that Munir’s White House visit was scheduled a day after PM Narendra Modi’s phone call with Trump. During that call, Modi, attending the G7 Summit in Canada, rejected a US invite and reiterated that India would never seek third-party mediation on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The Indian PM’s strong message appeared to contradict Trump’s repeated claims of brokering peace through an alleged “Operation Sindoor.” India had already stated that Pakistan proposed the ceasefire, not the US. Despite this, Trump continued to assert his role, accusing the media of ignoring his involvement.
