Pakistan's Trump-Linked Crypto Deal Under Scrutiny: Why Is Asim Munir In The Middle of It All?

New Delhi: A deal signed in Pakistan is in the spotlight over links to US President Donald Trump's family and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's involvement. In a bid to develop Pakistan into a crypto hub, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and World Liberty Financial (WLF) officially signed a series of agreements. What raised eyebrows was the connection of this deal with the family of the US President and the presence of Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. According to a press statement issued by Pakistan's finance ministry, he US delegation comprised Zachary Folkman, Chase Herro and Zachary Witkoff, the son of Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. The Trump ConnectionNotably, the fintech company focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain investments is majority-owned by US President Donald Trump’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., along with his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who collectively hold a 60% stake. The Letter of Intent between the American firm and the Pakistan Crypto Council was signed in April.