Pakistani ex-minister: Munir is de facto leader

Former Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has stated there is "no two opinions" that Pakistan is currently led by its Army Chief, General Asim Munir. He declared Munir the "de facto leader" of the country, with decision-making authority resting with the military leadership. Chaudhry further claimed that President Donald Trump had also named General Asim Munir as the leader of Pakistan, ignoring Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This statement underscores the perception of the Pakistani military's dominant role, particularly as Munir is in Tehran mediating talks between the US and Iran.