Since the aftermath of 9/11, Pakistan and the United States of America have navigated a complex but resilient counterterrorism partnership. Despite periodic diplomatic strains, both nations have long understood the high stakes involved in maintaining coordination against shared extremist threats. Now, in 2025, that partnership is witnessing renewed vigor, anchored not only in past successes but also in the recognition of emerging threats from terrorist groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al-Qaeda, and
ISIS-Khorasan.

A testament to this strengthening cooperation was the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, to Washington, where he held a series of high-level meetings with U.S. officials. The visit was aimed at deepening strategic and military ties with the U.S. It marked a pivotal moment in the evolving trajectory of Pak-U.S. relations. The Field Marshal’s engagement with Donald Trump underscored a shared commitment to regional security, intelligence integration, and long-term counterterrorism frameworks. His visit reaffirmed Pakistan’s indispensable role in the global security architecture.

The reinvigorated synergy between Pakistan and the........

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