ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): International stock markets witnessed a stir following the departure of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir for Iran on Friday, where he is expected to hold high-level talks in the context of US-Iran mediation efforts.
As per details, West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil Prices recorded an immediate decline in international trading, while investors shifted toward gold and silver, leading to an increase in their prices.
For the first time, any news from Pakistan started to be prominently featured on Forex Factory, showing Field Marshal Asim Munir’s impact on the world markets.
The army chief’s visit to Iran and the decrease in crude oil prices have once again placed Pakistan at the center of international attention.
FM Asim Munir’s Iran visit
COAS and CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end the US-Iran war.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief was received and warmly welcomed by the Iranian Minister for Interior, Eskandar Momeni, on his arrival.
Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, was also present at the reception, the ISPR said.
Earlier, the security sources said Field Marshal will discuss Iran-US talks, peace in the region, and other important issues during his visit to the neighboring country.
It added that Asim Munir will meet with important Iranian dignitaries during his visit.
