US President Donald Trump will host Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House this week – a rare and high-profile meeting that’s already drawing attention across diplomatic and crypto circles.
It’s not just the military talks grabbing headlines. The visit comes amid growing controversy over alleged crypto dealings tied to Pakistan-based firms and Trump family connections, putting the spotlight on digital assets in an unexpected setting.
This is the first time in over 20 years that a Pakistani army chief is being hosted at the White House and given the current tensions in West Asia, the timing has raised eyebrows for more than one reason.
Crypto Deals in the Spotlight
So, what does crypto have to do with this?
Reports of the Trump family’s alleged crypto links with Pakistan-based companies have resurfaced just as Munir arrives in Washington for his five-day visit.
Michael Kugelman, a South Asia expert, highlighted the weight of the moment, saying, “There’s been US-Pak engagement on critical minerals, crypto, and Counter Terrorism. Trump takes a deep personal interest in all of these. And Munir is empowered to talk about it all.”
Military Talks, Protests, and Geopolitics
The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, especially between Iran and Israel. Pakistan shares a border with Iran, making its position a key factor as the US weighs its next moves. Pakistan has already shut down several border routes, affecting trade and travel across the region.
But Munir’s visit hasn’t gone unnoticed by critics. Pakistani-Americans, many of them supporters of Imran Khan’s PTI party, have been protesting his presence in D.C., calling him a “mass murderer” and accusing him of crushing democratic voices back home.
National security voices in India are questioning the meeting too, especially after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April, which had links to Pakistan’s military leadership.
It’s not front and center, but crypto is in the room. Let’s see what comes out of the meeting!
