White House Approved Pakistan's Ceasefire Claim Before Release: Report

A new report says the White House pre-approved parts of a Pakistani government statement that claimed President Donald Trump had asked for help to arrange a ceasefire with the Taliban. The claim was made in a post by Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on social media platform X. It followed a meeting between Trump and Khan in Washington. However, a U.S. official has denied that American staff drafted the statement. The official also said Trump did not see the post until after it was published online. The report suggests U.S. officials reviewed the Pakistani statement for factual accuracy on specific points before its release. This pre-approval process is standard for some diplomatic communications. The incident highlights the careful coordination between nations, even on public messaging. It also shows the potential for confusion when leaders communicate directly on social media.