Pakistan will assume the presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State for 2026–27 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the summit...
Sharif said the project could transform regional connectivity and facilitate Uzbekistan’s access to global markets through Pakistan’s ports.
The prominent opposition leader also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to explain Pakistan’s recent defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey to the public.
His remarks came after Sharif said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but considers the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities “unacceptable.”
Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has again rejected claims that foreign militants are present and operating in Afghanistan.
Sharif said Pakistan has remained one of the world's largest refugee-hosting countries and has managed the welfare of millions of Afghan nationals throughout this period.
In the joint declaration, China and Pakistan stressed that Afghan territory should not be used by militant organisations to threaten neighbouring countries or regional interests.
Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal.
Sharif also commended Türkiye and Qatar for their role in facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and the IEA, adding that “a peaceful Afghanistan holds the key...
“The people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” the prime minister added.
The U.S. president also expressed pride in brokering the Thailand–Cambodia accord, calling it a “historic achievement” and a symbol of Washington’s renewed global peace diplomacy.
The senior Saudi official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the need to balance relations with Pakistan's rival, India, also a nuclear power.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called on Afghanistan’s interim government to take a clear stance against terrorism, warning that Kabul must decide whether to side...
Shehbaz Sharif, returning as Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time on Sunday when his brother declined a fourth term, has played a crucial role holding...
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