Some reports even claimed that Washington had requested access to Pakistani military bases, seaports, and security cooperation in exchange for trade deals.

Kugelman emphasised that it is rare for a US president to personally host Pakistan’s army chief at the White House.

Trump remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Trump has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.

The reported visit came at a time of heightened geopolitical volatility.

Israel recently killed Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator

Tehran has consistently maintained that the US, as Israel’s key ally, would be held responsible for any Israeli military action.

The invitation is being seen as a subtle endorsement of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in combating terrorism.

Officers used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.

According to Kurilla, Pakistan has suffered more than 1,000 terrorist attacks.

Musk had earlier accused Trump of being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The FBI apprehended Khan as he allegedly attempted to enter the United States through the Canadian border.

Despite overwhelming support, the resolution was blocked by the United States.

According to an FBI special agent, Soliman allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" during the attack.

Musk, who served without pay, took charge of DOGE with a commitment to cutting inefficiencies across the federal bureaucracy.