After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table - The New York Times
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
Pakistan secured increased diplomatic engagement with Trump administration through high-level negotiations on regional security.
AI Summary
Pakistan has secured increased diplomatic engagement with the Trump administration following high-level dealings and negotiations between the two countries. The shift reflects Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy, in which Pakistan has positioned itself as a useful partner on issues relevant to U.S. interests in South Asia and Afghanistan. By offering cooperation on security matters and trade, Pakistan has gained access to senior Trump administration officials and a seat in key discussions affecting the region. This represents a significant upgrade from Pakistan's previous diplomatic standing and suggests the country has successfully leveraged its strategic position to influence U.S. policy decisions. The development could reshape the dynamics of American engagement in South Asia and affect Pakistan's relationship with neighboring India.
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
PoliticsTrump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
PoliticsWatch live: Melania Trump hosts first spouses at White House roundtable
First lady Melania Trump will host a group of first spouses from more than 40 countries at the White House on Wednesday morning. The roundtable event is part of the inaugural two-day global summit for Trump’s Fostering the Future Together initiative. The first lady, in remarks from the State Department on Tuesday, called for allies…
PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Trump joins Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable, initiative aimed at combating crime
President Donald Trump is expected to highlight efforts to combat crime in the Tennessee city, where he deployed National Guard troops last fall.
PoliticsHow the Trump administration is undermining legal immigrants
<p>The US has been targeting not only people who have violated the law but many who are in the country legally</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a>’s aggressive anti-immigration policy has led to a crackdown on immigrant communities that, increasingly, targets not just people who have violated immigration law but many immigrants who are in the US legally.</p><p>Throughout the past year, policies – many of which are actively being challenged in court – amount to the government attempting to strip people of their status, with countless numbers suddenly finding themselves undocumented, or about to be, and under threat of deportation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/21/trump-administration-legal-immigration">Continue reading...</a>
PoliticsTrump tells Republicans to not make any deals with Democrats until strict voter ID law is passed – US politics live - The Guardian
PoliticsTrump Administration Targets Harvard With Two New Investigations
The inquiries target antisemitism and admissions policies. The university called it retaliation for refusing to give in to the administration’s demands.
Trump administration to face questions about seizure of Fulton County ballots
Trump administration attorneys will face serious questions for the first time on Friday about the seizure of 2020 election records from a Fulton County election site.
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff
Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel used it to track targets, AP sources say
