Trump’s Sharif-Munir photo-op may sway Pakistanis, but can’t forge enduring ties

Donald Trump’s closed-door meeting with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir may create buzz in Pakistan, but offers no strategic depth. With no readouts, defence outcomes, or mention of Kashmir, the meeting appears more about Trump’s personal ambitions than diplomacy. India, meanwhile, can afford to wait and watch.