The Pakistani Foreign Office has denied any official confirmation regarding reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Pakistan, amidst growing speculation on social media and commentary by international media outlets.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, speaking to Reuters, firmly stated, “There is no information about the US President’s visit to Pakistan,” dismissing online rumors that Trump could stop in Pakistan on September 18 as part of a broader regional tour.

This statement comes as US and British media confirm Trump’s upcoming trip to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19, where he is expected to attend political and private events. The conflicting reports have created confusion, especially after suggestions that Trump may include Pakistan and India in his itinerary to discuss regional matters.

Earlier diplomatic chatter hinted at a possible stopover in Pakistan, either en route to or from India—where the next Quad summit is due to be held. The Quad alliance, comprising the US, India, Japan, and Australia, is focused on strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. However, no official schedule for that summit has been released, and no confirmations have been made by either Washington or Islamabad regarding Trump’s travel plans.

If confirmed, such a visit would mark the first by a US president to Pakistan in nearly two decades. The last American head of state to visit was George W. Bush in 2006.

A spokesperson for the US Embassy in Islamabad declined to provide details, saying, “We have nothing to announce.” Similarly, the White House has not offered clarification, and Pakistan’s Information Ministry has not commented on the matter.

Despite the uncertainty, the reported diplomatic interactions between Trump and Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have sparked interest. The two reportedly met at the White House to discuss regional security and Iran-Israel tensions, with Trump acknowledging Pakistan’s understanding of Tehran’s dynamics. Following the meeting, Trump hosted a luncheon in the general’s honor, emphasizing Pakistan’s stabilizing role in South Asia.

Commenting on these developments, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman welcomed the potential of a Trump visit, noting its symbolic and diplomatic importance, particularly in light of trade talks and regional peace. She recalled Trump’s earlier expressions of interest in mediating the Kashmir conflict, criticizing India’s attempts to dismiss it as an internal matter.

Trump confirmed that early-stage trade discussions are underway with both Pakistan and India and praised General Munir for helping to de-escalate recent tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Further meetings between General Munir and senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pat Hegseth, are reportedly on the agenda—moves that analysts in Islamabad view as signs of a renewed strategic engagement between the two countries.

While rumors of Trump’s visit remain unverified, the recent high-level diplomatic exchanges suggest a warming of ties and a potential opening for deeper US-Pakistan cooperation in the months ahead.