Following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Pakistani military chief Asim Munir is gaining international diplomatic recognition. Both former U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials praised his efforts, highlighting his growing stature as a key power player in Pakistan.

As the United States and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, Pakistan’s strongman military chief is emerging as a major diplomatic player on the international stage. When announcing the truce, both US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed appreciation for the diplomatic efforts of Asim Munir. Munir, who last year became Pakistan’s first ever chief of defence forces, is widely seen as the most powerful man in the country. According to one prominent Chinese.....