A broken frame of Pakistan's field marshal and army chief, Asim Munir, hangs on the wall after an attack at the Cadet College Wana, a military-linked school, in the South Waziristan district near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Blocks Pakistan Army Chief Munir's Visit Amid Gulf Tensions, Claims Ex-Officer

  • Former Pak Army officer Adil Raja claims Saudi Arabia blocked Army Chief Asim Munir's visit to Riyadh.
  • Raja suggests the alleged snub follows UAE President's recent visit to Pakistan, indicating growing Saudi-Pakistan strains.
  • Saudi Crown Prince reportedly declined meetings with Pakistani leaders, fueling speculation of diplomatic pushback.
  • The claims, though unconfirmed, highlight Pakistan's delicate balancing act and economic reliance on Gulf states.
  • Perceived friction with Saudi Arabia could be costly for Pakistan's fragile economy and diplomatic standing.

Why It Matters: Unconfirmed claims suggest Saudi Arabia is giving Pakistan a cold shoulder, raising concerns for its economy.

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