Pakistan’s effective military and diplomatic strategy has elevated its global standing, with international media powerhouse CNN acknowledging the country’s growing importance on the world stage. In a recent analytical report, renowned political commentator Fareed Zakaria recognized Pakistan’s strengthening ties with the United States and its expanding role as a regional power.
According to CNN, Pakistan’s proactive diplomacy and strategic military outreach have thwarted India’s attempts to isolate the country internationally particularly after the failed false flag operation in Pahalgam. While India aimed to capitalize on regional tensions, Pakistan’s calm yet calculated response gained global support.
In the report, Zakaria noted that former U.S. President Donald Trump previously seen as aligned with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shifted his stance significantly. He highlighted a notable moment at an international conference in Egypt where Trump referred to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, as his “favorite field marshal.” The gesture is being seen as symbolic of Pakistan’s rising military prestige in Washington.
CNN further reported that economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States is also gaining momentum. In July, both countries signed a new tariff agreement and announced joint ventures in Pakistan’s energy sector, particularly focusing on oil reserves. The U.S. now views Pakistan as a “reliable and capable military partner.”
The report also emphasized that Pakistan’s military professionalism has impressed not just the United States, but also Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom recently entered into a significant defense pact with Pakistan a move that underscores Islamabad’s growing strategic weight in the Islamic world.
CNN concluded that Pakistan’s diplomatic and military accomplishments have solidified its global identity, enhancing its credibility and influence in a shifting geopolitical landscape. This acknowledgment from a leading Western media outlet not only validates Pakistan’s foreign policy direction but also signals a renewed era of strategic alliances with Pakistan at the center of regional and global discourse.
