At the White House, Donald Trump held a private meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir. Soon afterward, Sharif spoke at the United Nations General Assembly where he praised the American president and directed strong criticism toward India following the recent conflict. The meeting in Washington was kept away from the spotlight, raising curiosity about what was really discussed. Sharif’s speech at the UN has only intensified speculation. Why did Trump keep the talks so secret and what does it reveal about the shifting political equation? Palki Sharma explains.