Pakistan Senator Aimal Wali Khan has slammed Army Chief General Asim Munir's rare earth minerals pitch to Donald Trump during a recent US visit, ridiculing the military-led diplomacy as a "joke" and calling the act undemocratic. "In what capacity is our Chief of the Army Staff roaming in America today? And with a briefcase of rare earth...what a joke. It was a joke," Khan said during a speech in the Senate. "Anyone who saw that picture-tell me, which Chief of the Army Staff carries rare earth minerals in a briefcase?" Advertisement

The criticism came after the White House released a photograph showing US President Donald Trump intently examining a wooden box containing rare earth minerals presented by Pakistan's army chief.

Munir showcased rare earth minerals as part of a strategic bid

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