Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has skillfully repositioned Pakistan’s ties with the US, leveraging charm diplomacy and the strategic potential of Pakistan’s mineral wealth to reset the relationship under President Trump. This shift was marked by the US designating Baloch insurgent groups as terrorist organizations and agreements on mineral exploration primarily in Balochistan. However, Pakistan’s touted mineral wealth remains largely speculative, with tangible projects like Reko Diq still developing. Notably, last week, the entire political leadership was sidelined in these maneuvers, highlighting the military’s dominant role in shaping foreign policy. This renewed closeness with the US risks straining Pakistan’s long-standing alliance with China, which remains structurally entrenched despite Beijing’s concerns over Washington’s growing influence. Munir’s growing influence and multiple visits to the US signal a new era in Pakistan’s geopolitical strategy, raising implications for regional dynamics and India’s position in the US-China rivalry.