Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Summary
Pakistan has strengthened ties with the Trump administration after years of strained relations, including through cooperation on security and a role in US-Iran diplomacy. The article says Pakistan would prefer Republicans to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, as they are expected to lose seats in both chambers.Key Facts
- Trump thanked Pakistan in March 2025 for helping arrest a suspect in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing at Kabul airport.
- India and Pakistan fought a four-day war in May after an attack killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- Trump said he helped secure the May 10 ceasefire; India says the fighting ended through bilateral talks.
- Pakistan’s leaders have visited the White House, and the United States has cut tariffs on Pakistani exports.
- Pakistan has mediated between Washington and Tehran during their ongoing war.
- Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House and called him his “favourite field marshal.”
- Pakistan nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- The article says Republicans are expected to lose critical seats in the House and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections.
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