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Lebanese army chief leaves for Pakistan at invitation of Field Marshal Asim Munir
Key takeaways
- The Lebanese army said the visit was at the invitation of Haykal’s Pakistani counterpart Field Marshal Asim Munir, but did not immediately provide further details on its purpose or duration.
- The visit is coming at a time when Pakistan’s interior minister has left for Iran as a part of peace efforts.
- Pakistan has positioned itself as a key facilitator amid the 2026 US-Iran tensions.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Lebanese army commander General Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan, Lebanon’s army said on Saturday, amid Pakistani efforts to mediate an end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran that has also spilled into Lebanon.
The Lebanese army said the visit was at the invitation of Haykal’s Pakistani counterpart Field Marshal Asim Munir, but did not immediately provide further details on its purpose or duration.
The visit is coming at a time when Pakistan’s interior minister has left for Iran as a part of peace efforts.
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