‘Neutral and Reliable’: US Congress lauds Pakistan as Trump hails its leadership as fantastic
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir “fantastic” leaders. “Pakistan has been fantastic. Their leaders have been fantastic; the field marshal and the prime minister,” he said. Speaking about Project Freedom, Trump stated that Pakistan requested the United States not to proceed with the initiative during ongoing negotiations. “We’ll go back to it if we have to. They asked us not to do it during the negotiations,” Trump said, highlighting Pakistan’s role in diplomatic discussions. US House Representative Resolution Lauds Pakistan’s Peace Efforts in Iran Conflict In recognition of Pakistan’s mediation efforts to end the conflict in Iran, the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution commending the country as a “neutral and reliable mediator.” The resolution, presented by Representative Al Green, emphasized Pakistan’s key role in preventing further devastation, providing effective facilitation, and accommodating diplomatic delegations despite logistical challenges such as city lockdowns. Representative Green underscored that Pakistan’s role as an impartial partner serves as a reminder that diplomacy remains the most effective path forward in resolving conflicts.