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A viral photo on social media has sparked speculation about the box Asim Munir is showing Trump. Opposition parties and critics say Munir is preparing to sell Pakistan’s land and treasure to foreign powers. Supporters believe this is an attempt to strengthen Pakistan’s faltering economy.
Munir–Shahbaz met with US President Donald Trump
New Delhi: On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir met with US President Donald Trump. This meeting has caused a stir in diplomatic circles. The reason is a photo in which Munir is seen showing Trump something special in a box. It is being said that it contains precious minerals and rare earth materials from Pakistan. This photo has sparked discussions that Pakistan is about to hand over its mineral resources to the US.
A special sight was witnessed at the meeting. General Asim Munir, who is usually seen in military uniform, wore a new suit specially for the US Oval Office. Throughout the meeting, it appeared that both Sharif and Munir were trying to please Trump.
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Experts say that Pakistan has previously granted China exclusive rights to mines in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, this situation may change after the meeting with Trump. It is believed that this deal will provide the US with access to mineral resources and reduce China's dominance.
Seems like @POTUS was presented with a gift of metals, rare earth, and precious stones from 🇵🇰’s mines during his recent meeting with PM Sharif and Field Marshal Munir. pic.twitter.com/F1BIrpRidD
— Uzair Younus عُزیر یُونس (@UzairYounus) September 27, 2025
On September 8th, two major agreements were signed in Islamabad between the American company United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and the Pakistani government. These agreements cover the export of antimony, copper, gold, tungsten, and rare earth elements, and the establishment of a mining facility in Pakistan.
The Sharif government stated that the first phase of the agreement will involve a US investment of approximately $500 million. Although it does not include binding mining licenses, this move is seen as a major signal towards foreign companies' claims to Pakistan's resources.
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A viral photo on social media has sparked speculation about the box Asim Munir is showing Trump. Opposition parties and critics say Munir is preparing to sell Pakistan's land and treasure to foreign powers. Supporters believe this is an attempt to strengthen Pakistan's faltering economy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present during the meeting. Before the talks began, Trump described Shahbaz Sharif and Asim Munir as "great leaders," signaling a new closeness in US-Pakistan relations. Trump, himself from a business background, indicated that the US has a keen interest in Pakistan's mineral resources.
