Colombo: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has been enjoying attention abroad, confronts far tougher challenges domestically. Pakistan is facing a stagnant economy, with a poverty rate climbing to an eight-year peak of 25.3 per cent, rising debt that consumes nearly half of the federal budget, and low investment levels, a report detailed.

Munir has met US President Donald Trump twice and is courting other nations, including China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout and bilateral debt rollovers provide temporary relief, however, structural reforms remain elusive in Pakistan.

“The Financial Times reports that Munir’s diplomatic energy has thrust Pakistan back onto the international chessboard after years of political turmoil and economic i

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