The renowned American publication, Washington Times, has described 2025 as a revolutionary year for Pakistan-US relations, revealing major developments in a detailed article. The report highlights a surprising shift in President Trump’s Pakistan policy, marking the end of the “India First” era and giving Pakistan unprecedented priority, triggered by the brief yet intense Pakistan-India clash in May.
The article includes a special analysis of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s relations with President Trump. According to the Washington Times, Pakistan has transformed from an undesired state to a strategic partner, with its rapid image-building recognized as a rare and remarkable achievement. Pakistan has now become a central pillar in Trump’s South Asia strategy.
Initially, the US intended to empower India through Quad and other forums, sidelining Islamabad. However, India’s internal political challenges, restrictions on personal freedoms, uneven military performance, and diplomatic rigidity cast doubts on its role as a regional stabilizer.
The first positive sign in Pakistan-US relations came from secret counter-terrorism exchanges, signaling substantive cooperation to Washington. In March, Trump unexpectedly praised Pakistan in a national address, shifting US policy in Islamabad’s favor. Islamabad capitalized on this, turning limited cooperation into significant strategic engagement. The decisive turning point came with the short but severe May clash between Pakistan and India.
The Washington Times emphasized that Pakistan’s military performance, discipline, strategic focus, and asymmetric capabilities amazed Trump, positioning Pakistan once again as a serious regional actor. After the May clash, Washington’s strategic map was completely redrawn.
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