The Foreign Office of Pakistan has denied any official confirmation regarding a possible visit by former US President Donald Trump to the country. The clarification came after widespread speculation on social media suggested that Trump might visit Pakistan on September 18 during an alleged South Asia tour.
Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, speaking to Reuters, said there was no official information regarding such a trip. The rumours surfaced after unverified online posts hinted at Trump’s brief stopover in Pakistan either before or after visiting India.
Meanwhile, US and UK media reports confirmed that Trump is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19 for private meetings and political engagements. Earlier, some diplomatic insiders had hinted that Trump’s itinerary could include visits to both New Delhi and Islamabad, with the Indian capital hosting the upcoming Quad summit in September.
In a separate development, Trump recently held a rare meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the White House. The two reportedly discussed regional security, especially the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. Trump acknowledged Pakistan’s understanding of Iran’s dynamics and credited Munir for helping reduce friction in the region.
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A White House spokesperson confirmed a luncheon was held in Munir’s honour, appreciating Pakistan’s role in regional stability and efforts to calm Indo-Pak tensions. Trump also revealed that discussions on a potential trade agreement involving Pakistan and India had begun.
PPP leader Sherry Rehman welcomed the possibility of a Trump visit, calling it a positive sign for bilateral relations. She underlined the importance of Pakistan’s involvement in peace efforts and economic discussions.
Diplomatic sources say Field Marshal Munir is expected to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pat Hegseth in follow-up engagements.