Munir caught in crisis of own making? Trump heat on Pak over Gaza troops as Islamist parties fume

Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faces mounting pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force. With Washington seeking military backing and Munir trying to repair strained U.S.–Pakistan ties, the move risks triggering fierce backlash from Islamist groups at home. As Munir prepares for repeated White House meetings, analysts warn the high-stakes decision could reshape Pakistan’s foreign policy, civil-military balance, and internal stability.