Pak uses terrorists as currency, buys brownie points with it: Former Indian envoy

On this week’s Chakravyuh podcast, the focus is on Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's White House visit with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The visit occurs as India-US relations face tensions over tariffs, H-1B visas, and pharmaceuticals.

Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ambassador Ajay Visaria, discusses the road ahead.

He explains the transactional nature of the US-Pakistan relationship, highlighting potential deals on cryptocurrency, critical minerals, and counter-terrorism, stating, “Pakistan uses terrorists as currency, periodically handing over a terrorist to the US and getting some brownie points for it.”

The discussion also covers China's approval of Pakistan's diplomatic outreach, the implications of a new Pakistan-Saudi Arabia military pact, and the ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US, including the path to a potential deal.