The Slip Up That Exposes the Real Ruler of Pakistan The recent gaffe by Donald Trump, listing Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a post on the Abraham Accords, has sparked more than just a minor diplomatic embarrassment.
It is a glaring illustration of who truly wields power behind the scenes in Islamabad. Pakistan's military has long played an outsized role in shaping the country's foreign policy and domestic politics.
This latest incident highlights how this influence extends far beyond traditional lines of authority.