WASHINGTON – Pakistan has regained diplomatic momentum in Washington, receiving rare praise from an American publication for its recent foreign policy gains. According to Foreign Policy, Islamabad has emerged once again as a close and reliable partner of the United States, while India appears to be facing growing challenges under President Donald Trump’s renewed foreign policy approach.
The report highlights that since the start of Trump’s second term, Pakistan has quietly rebuilt its strategic position in Washington. Unlike previous years, the country has secured direct access and trust at senior levels of the US administration. This progress stands out, especially as several long-standing US allies have struggled to gain similar influence.
A major turning point in this renewed engagement was Pakistan’s role in helping capture a high-profile terrorist mastermind. The move delivered an immediate diplomatic success for Washington and strengthened confidence between both sides. Foreign Policy noted that this cooperation restored the US view of Pakistan as an effective and dependable security partner.
The report also points to Pakistan’s pragmatic diplomacy under Trump’s transactional foreign policy model. Engagements expanded beyond security and included talks on cryptocurrency, critical minerals, trade cooperation, and possible economic agreements. These discussions reflected Pakistan’s focus on practical outcomes rather than symbolic gestures.
Pakistan’s military leadership received special attention in the analysis. Foreign Policy described Field Marshal Asim Munir as a central figure in advancing ties with Washington. The report stated that the US leadership values direct engagement with Pakistan’s military establishment, which has helped strengthen bilateral trust. The growing rapport between President Trump and Pakistan’s military leadership has further improved Islamabad’s standing.
The reception of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was seen as a strong diplomatic signal. Analysts view this engagement as evidence of renewed confidence in Pakistan’s leadership and direction. The presence of Field Marshal Asim Munir at high-level discussions reinforced Pakistan’s role as a serious strategic partner.
In contrast, the report described India’s position as increasingly uncertain. It noted American frustration over India’s trade barriers, continued oil purchases from Russia, and delays in finalizing trade agreements. These issues have created tension in US-India relations.
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The report concludes that Pakistan’s recent diplomatic gains have altered the regional balance. Islamabad’s growing influence in Washington has placed New Delhi under pressure, while reaffirming Pakistan’s relevance in US strategic planning.
