Pakistani senator Aimal Wali Khan has strongly criticized Army Chief Asim Munir for presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during a recent meeting at the White House. Khan questioned Munir's authority to showcase these minerals, stating, "In what capacity and on what grounds did our Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir present rare earth minerals as a gift to the US president?" He described the scene as resembling a sales pitch, saying, "Munir looks like a salesman selling something to someone, with the manager PM Shehbaz Sharif watching the drama."

Khan expressed his concerns on the floor of the house, calling the situation a "joke on the Constitution and the country" and labeling it as a sign of dictatorship in Pakistan. He demanded a joint session of Parliament to discuss the implications of Munir's actions, including the Pakistan-Saudi Defence Deal and Munir's involvement in US diplomatic matters.

A photograph shared by the White House showed Munir presenting a wooden box containing the rare earth minerals to Trump, while Sharif stood by smiling. Sharif had previously praised Trump as a "man of peace" for his efforts to resolve global conflicts, expressing hope that the Pakistan-US partnership would strengthen under Trump's leadership.

Khan's remarks highlight a growing discontent within Pakistan regarding the military's influence over civilian governance. Observers note that Munir's actions suggest the Army is the real power center, sidelining elected representatives. The gifting of rare earth minerals to the US has raised concerns about Pakistan's sovereignty and its desperation for Western support. This internal criticism reflects cracks in the Army's narrative management and indicates increasing public scrutiny of Munir's constitutional authority.