The Financial Times has described Pakistan’s top military leadership as effective in a changing global order. The British newspaper highlighted the role of Field Marshal Asim Munir in navigating complex international politics. It noted that global power shifts have created new challenges for middle powers like Pakistan.
According to the report, diplomacy has become far more demanding than in the past. Countries are now under pressure to manage relations with rival global powers at the same time. Many states, the paper said, have struggled to adjust to this new and complex environment.
The Financial Times observed that Pakistan has handled these challenges with relative success. It described Field Marshal Asim Munir as a skilled practitioner of multi-aligned foreign policy. The newspaper ranked him among the most successful “multi-aligners” operating within the current global system.
The report said Pakistan has managed to balance relations with major global and regional players. These include the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. This balanced approach helped Pakistan maintain diplomatic space amid growing international polarization.
The newspaper also discussed Pakistan’s engagement with former US President Donald Trump. It said Pakistan’s leadership understood Trump’s informal diplomatic style. A calm, timely, and measured response helped improve coordination between the two sides.
The Financial Times added that this approach produced practical diplomatic benefits. It noted that not all middle powers achieved similar success. India, according to the report, faced difficulties adapting to fast-changing global politics.
The paper stated that India struggled to adjust its diplomacy to Trump’s leadership style. This reportedly weakened India’s middle-power strategy during that period.
Pakistan’s active diplomacy across multiple power centers was highlighted as a key strength. The report said such engagement requires careful balance and consistency. It described Pakistan’s approach as a strong example of effective middle-power diplomacy.
Reacting to the report, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed the international recognition. He said global publications are now acknowledging Pakistan’s foreign policy direction. He credited Field Marshal Asim Munir for contributing to regional stability.
Asif said the field marshal played a major role in advancing defence diplomacy. He claimed several agreements with regional countries have already been signed. He added that deals worth billions of dollars may be announced soon.
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The defence minister also mentioned a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia. He described it as a major diplomatic achievement for Pakistan. He said recent efforts have helped restore international confidence in the country.
