Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the world does not expect the country to come with a "begging bowl", as he urged Pakistan to focus on trade, investment, and development rather than aid.Speaking to armed forces personnel in Quetta on Saturday (May 31), Sharif stressed the importance of economic self-reliance and making full use of the country’s natural wealth.“Let me make this point abundant clear, they expect us to engage them in trade, in commerce, innovation, research and development, education, health, investments in profitable ventures,” he said.He added, “Doesn’t expect us to come with a begging bowl. I am the last person, along with Field Marshal Munir, to carry this burden on my shoulder.”<h2>‘Use our natural resources for growth’</h2>Sharif also called for better utilisation of Pakistan’s natural resources, urging national efforts to drive development.“We must make full use of natural resources and deploy them for these positive ventures,” he said.He went on to reaffirm ties with close allies. “China is the most time-tested friend of Pakistan. Saudi Arabia is the most reliable, trustworthy friend of Pakistan,” he said, also naming Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE as key partners.<h2>India hits back at Pakistan’s Indus Treaty claims</h2>Meanwhile, India has rejected Pakistan’s accusations that it has violated the Indus Waters Treaty, saying terrorism from across the border is undermining the agreement.At the United Nations conference on glaciers in Dushanbe, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh criticised Pakistan for using the international platform to raise unrelated political issues.“We are appalled at the attempt by Pakistan to misuse the forum and to bring in unwarranted references to issues which do not fall within the purview of the forum. We strongly condemned such an attempt,” Singh said.<h2>‘Terrorism interferes with treaty implementation’</h2>Singh argued that major changes have taken place since the treaty was signed in 1960, including growing population demands, climate change, and ongoing cross-border terrorism, all of which affect the agreement.“It is an undeniable fact that there have been fundamental changes in circumstances since the Indus Waters Treaty was signed, which requires a reassessment of the treaty's obligations,” he said.He stressed that the treaty was built on mutual trust, which terrorism from Pakistan’s side has damaged.“However, the unrelenting cross-border terrorism from Pakistan interferes with an ability to exploit the treaty as per its provisions,” he said.“Pakistan, which itself is in violation of the treaty, should desist from putting the blame of the breach of the treaty on India,” Singh added.

“Let me make this point abundant clear, they expect us to engage them in trade, in commerce, innovation, research and development, education, health, investments in profitable ventures,” Shehbaz Sharif said.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the world does not expect the country to come with a "begging bowl", as he urged Pakistan to focus on trade, investment, and development rather than aid. Speaking to armed forces personnel in Quetta on Saturday (May 31), Sharif stressed the importance of economic self-reliance and making full use of the country’s natural wealth. “Let me make this point abundant clear, they expect us to engage them in trade, in commerce, innovation, research and development, education, health, investments in profitable ventures,” he said. He added, “Doesn’t expect us to come with a begging bowl. I am the last person, along with Field Marshal Munir, to carry this burden on my shoulder.” ‘Use our natural resources for growth’ Sharif also called for better utilisation of Pakistan’s natural resources, urging national efforts to drive development. “We must make full use of natural resources and deploy them for these positive ventures,” he said. He went on to reaffirm ties with close allies. “China is the most time-tested friend of Pakistan. Saudi Arabia is the most reliable, trustworthy friend of Pakistan,” he said, also naming Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE as key partners. India hits back at Pakistan’s Indus Treaty claims Meanwhile, India has rejected Pakistan’s accusations that it has violated the Indus Waters Treaty, saying terrorism from across the border is undermining the agreement. At the United Nations conference on glaciers in Dushanbe, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh criticised Pakistan for using the international platform to raise unrelated political issues. “We are appalled at the attempt by Pakistan to misuse the forum and to bring in unwarranted references to issues which do not fall within the purview of the forum. We strongly condemned such an attempt,” Singh said. ‘Terrorism interferes with treaty implementation’ Singh argued that major changes have taken place since the treaty was signed in 1960, including growing population demands, climate change, and ongoing cross-border terrorism, all of which affect the agreement. “It is an undeniable fact that there have been fundamental changes in circumstances since the Indus Waters Treaty was signed, which requires a reassessment of the treaty's obligations,” he said. He stressed that the treaty was built on mutual trust, which terrorism from Pakistan’s side has damaged. “However, the unrelenting cross-border terrorism from Pakistan interferes with an ability to exploit the treaty as per its provisions,” he said. “Pakistan, which itself is in violation of the treaty, should desist from putting the blame of the breach of the treaty on India,” Singh added.

“Let me make this point abundant clear, they expect us to engage them in trade, in commerce, innovation, research and development, education, health, investments in profitable ventures,” Shehbaz Sharif said.

‘Begging bowl’: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges trade over aid, says he and Munir are the last people to ‘carry this burden’

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (May 26) expressed his desire to talk to India to resolve issues between the two countries. This comes as India reached out to various countries around the globe in a bid to expose Pakistan-based terrorism. The Pakistani PM said that he wants peace and is ready to talk on Kashmir, the Indus Water Treaty and terrorism. &nbsp;Addressing a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif in Tehran said, "We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism,” he said. &nbsp;The Pakistani PM also said that Islamabad wants peace, but did not speak on his country's support to terrorists. "If they accept my offer of peace, then we will show that we really want peace, seriously and sincerely," he said.&nbsp;Pakistan's PM Sharif also met Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. In a measured response to the India-Pakistan conflict, Khamenei in a post on X said, “We're pleased at the cessation of conflicts between Pakistan and India, and we hope the disputes between the two countries will be resolved.”

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<h2>India says ‘terror and talks can't go together'</h2>However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first statement after Operation Sindoor, made it clear that dialogue with Pakistan will be limited to the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism. &nbsp;"Terror and talks cannot happen at the same time. Terror and trade cannot take place. Blood and water cannot flow together. I want to tell the international community that if there will be talks between India and Pakistan, it will only be on terrorism and POK," PM Modi had said.<h2>Pak PM's visit to “friendly nations”</h2>Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a four-nation trip this week to seek support from allied nations against India’s Operation Sindoor. He visited Turkey and met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In what is being seen as an unusual move, Field Marshal Asim Munir accompanied Pakistani PM as he held bilateral talks with the Turkish counterpart. The Pakistani delegation that also includes Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar will also visit Azerbaijan and Tajikistan.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his desire to talk to India to resolve issues between the two countries.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (May 26) expressed his desire to talk to India to resolve issues between the two countries. This comes as India reached out to various countries around the globe in a bid to expose Pakistan-based terrorism. The Pakistani PM said that he wants peace and is ready to talk on Kashmir, the Indus Water Treaty and terrorism. Addressing a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif in Tehran said, "We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism,” he said. The Pakistani PM also said that Islamabad wants peace, but did not speak on his country's support to terrorists. "If they accept my offer of peace, then we will show that we really want peace, seriously and sincerely," he said. Pakistan's PM Sharif also met Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. In a measured response to the India-Pakistan conflict, Khamenei in a post on X said, “We're pleased at the cessation of conflicts between Pakistan and India, and we hope the disputes between the two countries will be resolved.”

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (May 26) expressed his desire to talk to India to resolve issues between the two countries.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif 'ready to talk' with India, brings up Kashmir, Indus Treaty during meeting in Iran

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (May 16) confirmed that India's precision strike under Operation Sindoor struck his nation's Nur Khan airbase. His admittance is going viral on social media platforms, including X, and is a rare contradiction to Pakistan's usual stance of denying India's military action.
<h2>What did Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif say?</h2>
In a video that is being widely shared on social media, Shebaz Sharif admits that he was woken by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir around 2:30 am (local time) with news of the strike.
Addressing a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Sharif, as per Geo News, said: "At around 2:30 am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on a secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas. I can tell you that by swearing on the God that there was confidence, self-confidence, and patriotism in the general's voice."
He then mentions Pakistan's use of Chinese jets and local technology to repel the attack: "Our Air Force used homegrown technology to save our country, and they even used modern gadgets and technology on Chinese jets."
<h2>BJP minister lauds admission</h2>
Sharing the video, Bharatiya Janata Party IT head Amit Malviya posted on X that "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in &mdash; the prime minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside Pakistan."
"This speaks volumes about the scale, precision, and boldness of Operation Sindoor," he added.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in &mdash; the Prime Minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/b4QbsF7xJh">pic.twitter.com/b4QbsF7xJh</a>
&mdash; Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) <a href="https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1923435453291606028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2025</a></blockquote>

India news | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms India's Operation Sindoor struck Nur Khan Airbase, breaking usual denial of military actions. His admission is trending on social media.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (May 16) confirmed that India's precision strike under Operation Sindoor struck his nation's Nur Khan airbase. His admittance is going viral on social media platforms, including X, and is a rare contradiction to Pakistan's usual stance of denying India's military action. What did Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif say? In a video that is being widely shared on social media, Shebaz Sharif admits that he was woken by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir around 2:30 am (local time) with news of the strike. Addressing a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Sharif, as per Geo News, said: "At around 2:30 am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on a secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas. I can tell you that by swearing on the God that there was confidence, self-confidence, and patriotism in the general's voice." He then mentions Pakistan's use of Chinese jets and local technology to repel the attack: "Our Air Force used homegrown technology to save our country, and they even used modern gadgets and technology on Chinese jets." BJP minister lauds admission Sharing the video, Bharatiya Janata Party IT head Amit Malviya posted on X that "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in — the prime minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside Pakistan." "This speaks volumes about the scale, precision, and boldness of Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in — the Prime Minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside… pic.twitter.com/b4QbsF7xJh — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 16, 2025

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan PM admits to being woken up by Asim Munir 'at 2:30 am' when India struck Nur Khan airbase | Watch

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jammu &amp; Kashmir</a>&nbsp;on Saturday (May 10).
Earlier in the day, Pakistan Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shehbaz-sharif" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Shehbaz Sharif</a> convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) as Pakistan's military continues strikes on Indian civilians.
Pakistan claimed that its airbases, including Nur Khan in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-india-strikes-pakistan-operation-sindoor-nur-khan-airbase-rawalpindi-murid-airbase-chakwal-rafiqui-airbase-9053521" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rawalpindi</a>, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Shorkot, Jhang, were targeted in a missile attack. The latest aggression follows Pakistan&rsquo;s repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the International Border. For two nights in a row, Pakistan has fired across Indian territory and sent drones into sensitive areas.
However, Pakistan's defence minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/khawaja-asif" rel="dofollow">Khawaja Asif</a> said no meeting of the National Command Authority, the top military and civil body overseeing the country's nuclear arsenal, had been scheduled following a military operation against India &hellip; early on Saturday.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;This thing that you have spoken about (nuclear option) is present, but let&rsquo;s not talk about it &ndash; we should treat it as a very distant possibility, we shouldn&rsquo;t even discuss it in the immediate context,&rdquo; Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif was quoted saying to ARY News.
&ldquo;Before we get to that point, I think temperatures will come down. No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled.&rdquo;
<h2>What is NCA?</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The NCA was established in February 2000 by Pakistan's National Security Council. The NCA is the highest civilian-military organisation in Pakistan tasked with commanding, controlling, and monitoring the nation's nuclear weapons program and strategic assets. It develops policy for all of the nation's strategic nuclear forces and organisations so that national security can be ensured through good governance of nuclear assets.</div>
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Headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the NCA is responsible for ensuring and increasing the operational alertness and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. It also functions as a strategic policy-making forum for weapons of mass destruction matters.
Established in 2000, alongside its paramilitary wing&mdash;the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) Force&mdash;the NCA succeeded the Air Force Strategic Command, originally formed in 1983 by then-Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim.
The task of the NCA goes far beyond nuclear command to encompass joint-space operations (e.g., military satellites), information warfare, missile defense, command and control (internal as well as external), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as over-all strategic deterrence.
It commands the Army, Navy, and Air Force's strategic operations, providing the Prime Minister and cabinet with an integrated military institution to evaluate and react quickly to various threats from conventional to nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, and cyber.
Members of the NCA include the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division serves as the ex-officio secretary of the NCA, with the SPD acting as its secretariat.
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Pakistan, India News: National Command Authority is Pakistan’s top civil-military body overseeing the command and control of the nuclear weapons and strategic assets

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (May 10). Earlier in the day, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) as Pakistan's military continues strikes on Indian civilians. Pakistan claimed that its airbases, including Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Shorkot, Jhang, were targeted in a missile attack. The latest aggression follows Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the International Border. For two nights in a row, Pakistan has fired across Indian territory and sent drones into sensitive areas. However, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif said no meeting of the National Command Authority, the top military and civil body overseeing the country's nuclear arsenal, had been scheduled following a military operation against India … early on Saturday.” “This thing that you have spoken about (nuclear option) is present, but let’s not talk about it – we should treat it as a very distant possibility, we shouldn’t even discuss it in the immediate context,” Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif was quoted saying to ARY News. “Before we get to that point, I think temperatures will come down. No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled.” What is NCA? The NCA was established in February 2000 by Pakistan's National Security Council. The NCA is the highest civilian-military organisation in Pakistan tasked with commanding, controlling, and monitoring the nation's nuclear weapons program and strategic assets. It develops policy for all of the nation's strategic nuclear forces and organisations so that national security can be ensured through good governance of nuclear assets. Headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the NCA is responsible for ensuring and increasing the operational alertness and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. It also functions as a strategic policy-making forum for weapons of mass destruction matters. Established in 2000, alongside its paramilitary wing—the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) Force—the NCA succeeded the Air Force Strategic Command, originally formed in 1983 by then-Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim. The task of the NCA goes far beyond nuclear command to encompass joint-space operations (e.g., military satellites), information warfare, missile defense, command and control (internal as well as external), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as over-all strategic deterrence. It commands the Army, Navy, and Air Force's strategic operations, providing the Prime Minister and cabinet with an integrated military institution to evaluate and react quickly to various threats from conventional to nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, and cyber. Members of the NCA include the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division serves as the ex-officio secretary of the NCA, with the SPD acting as its secretariat.

Indo-Pak war | First they called it, now they deny: Pakistan’s nuclear huddle vanishes into thin air

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir">Jammu &amp; Kashmir</a> on Saturday (May 10).
Pakistan Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shehbaz-sharif" rel="dofollow">Shehbaz Sharif</a> has convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) as Pakistan's military continues strikes on Indian civilians, sources revealed.
Pakistan claimed that its airbases, including Nur Khan in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-india-strikes-pakistan-operation-sindoor-nur-khan-airbase-rawalpindi-murid-airbase-chakwal-rafiqui-airbase-9053521" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rawalpindi</a>, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Shorkot, Jhang, were targeted in a missile attack.&nbsp;The latest aggression follows Pakistan&rsquo;s repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the International Border. For two nights in a row, Pakistan has fired across Indian territory and sent drones into sensitive areas.
<h2>What is NCA?</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The NCA was established in February 2000 by Pakistan's National Security Council. The NCA is the highest civilian-military organisation in Pakistan tasked with commanding, controlling, and monitoring the nation's nuclear weapons program and strategic assets. It develops policy for all of the nation's strategic nuclear forces and organisations so that national security can be ensured through good governance of nuclear assets.</div>
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Headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the NCA is responsible for ensuring and increasing the operational alertness and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. It also functions as a strategic policy-making forum for weapons of mass destruction matters.
Established in 2000, alongside its paramilitary wing&mdash;the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) Force&mdash;the NCA succeeded the Air Force Strategic Command, originally formed in 1983 by then-Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim.
The task of the NCA goes far beyond nuclear command to encompass joint-space operations (e.g., military satellites), information warfare, missile defense, command and control (internal as well as external), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as over-all strategic deterrence.
It commands the Army, Navy, and Air Force's strategic operations, providing the Prime Minister and cabinet with an integrated military institution to evaluate and react quickly to various threats from conventional to nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, and cyber.
Members of the NCA include the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division serves as the ex-officio secretary of the NCA, with the SPD acting as its secretariat.
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<h2>When did Pak last held NCA meeting?</h2>
The previous meeting of Pakistan with NCA took place in 2019 when Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/imran-khan">Imran Khan</a> led a special session of the National Command Authority (NCA).
The National Command Authority meeting took place at the Prime Minister's office. The Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned the meeting amid Indian Air Force's violation of Line of Control (LoC).
The meeting was attended by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Army Chief General Qamar Javaid Bajwa. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, heads of sensitive institutions, security officials, Director General Strategic Plans Division were also present in the meeting.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal and Finance Minister Asad Umar were also present in the meeting.

India News: National Command Authority is Pakistan’s top civil-military body overseeing the command and control of the nuclear weapons and strategic assets

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (May 10). Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) as Pakistan's military continues strikes on Indian civilians, sources revealed. Pakistan claimed that its airbases, including Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Shorkot, Jhang, were targeted in a missile attack. The latest aggression follows Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the International Border. For two nights in a row, Pakistan has fired across Indian territory and sent drones into sensitive areas. What is NCA? The NCA was established in February 2000 by Pakistan's National Security Council. The NCA is the highest civilian-military organisation in Pakistan tasked with commanding, controlling, and monitoring the nation's nuclear weapons program and strategic assets. It develops policy for all of the nation's strategic nuclear forces and organisations so that national security can be ensured through good governance of nuclear assets. Headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the NCA is responsible for ensuring and increasing the operational alertness and security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. It also functions as a strategic policy-making forum for weapons of mass destruction matters. Established in 2000, alongside its paramilitary wing—the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) Force—the NCA succeeded the Air Force Strategic Command, originally formed in 1983 by then-Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim. The task of the NCA goes far beyond nuclear command to encompass joint-space operations (e.g., military satellites), information warfare, missile defense, command and control (internal as well as external), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as over-all strategic deterrence. It commands the Army, Navy, and Air Force's strategic operations, providing the Prime Minister and cabinet with an integrated military institution to evaluate and react quickly to various threats from conventional to nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, and cyber. Members of the NCA include the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division serves as the ex-officio secretary of the NCA, with the SPD acting as its secretariat. When did Pak last held NCA meeting? The previous meeting of Pakistan with NCA took place in 2019 when Prime Minister Imran Khan led a special session of the National Command Authority (NCA). The National Command Authority meeting took place at the Prime Minister's office. The Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned the meeting amid Indian Air Force's violation of Line of Control (LoC). The meeting was attended by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Army Chief General Qamar Javaid Bajwa. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, heads of sensitive institutions, security officials, Director General Strategic Plans Division were also present in the meeting. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal and Finance Minister Asad Umar were also present in the meeting.

Indo-Pak war: Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan PM calls for National Command Authority meeting. Why is it significant

US President Donald Trump wants <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-tensions-1">India-Pakistan tensions</a> to de-escalate, White House press secretary said on Friday (May 9), stressing that State Secretary Marco Rubio is in constant touch with the both leaders.&nbsp;
When asked on US efforts to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades.&nbsp;
"This is something that the Secretary of State and now our NSA as well, Marco Rubio, has been involved in. The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office," she said during the briefing.&nbsp;
WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-pakistan-war-us-secretary-rubio-calls-for-immediate-de-escalation-from-both-sides-9051148">India-Pakistan war: US Secretary Rubio calls for immediate de-escalation from both sides</a>
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President Trump wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible: White House on India-Pak tensions . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteHouse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteHouse</a> <a href="https://t.co/3jR1ser3vy">pic.twitter.com/3jR1ser3vy</a>
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Trump shares good relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, WH press secretary said.&nbsp;
"However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end," she added.&nbsp;
Further the press secretary was asked about Trump's plans to talk to leaders of India, Pakistan, she replied, "If &amp; even it happens, will certainly let you know".&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-armed-forces-strike-at-terrorist-camps-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-pakistan-9042302">India-Pakistan War LIVE: Suspected drone attack near Srinagar airport; drones sighted at 26 locations</a>
Meanwhile on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, said the matter was &ldquo;fundamentally none of our business,&rdquo; while still advocating for peace. 
&ldquo;What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we&rsquo;re not going to get involved in the middle of war that&rsquo;s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America&rsquo;s ability to control it,&rdquo; Vance said during a Fox News appearance.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades. india news pakistan world

US President Donald Trump wants India-Pakistan tensions to de-escalate, White House press secretary said on Friday (May 9), stressing that State Secretary Marco Rubio is in constant touch with the both leaders. When asked on US efforts to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump understands India and Pakistan have been at odds with one another for decades. "This is something that the Secretary of State and now our NSA as well, Marco Rubio, has been involved in. The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office," she said during the briefing. WATCH | India-Pakistan war: US Secretary Rubio calls for immediate de-escalation from both sides President Trump wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible: White House on India-Pak tensions . . . .#DonaldTrump #OperationSindoor #WhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/3jR1ser3vy — WION (@WIONews) May 9, 2025 Trump shares good relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, WH press secretary said. "However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end," she added. Further the press secretary was asked about Trump's plans to talk to leaders of India, Pakistan, she replied, "If & even it happens, will certainly let you know". Also read: India-Pakistan War LIVE: Suspected drone attack near Srinagar airport; drones sighted at 26 locations Meanwhile on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview, said the matter was “fundamentally none of our business,” while still advocating for peace. “What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” Vance said during a Fox News appearance. Also read: Indo-Pak war: Pakistan IMF bailout review meeting today, Indian Foreign Secretary says India will present its case

Trump wants India-Pak to de-escalate situation, Rubio in constant touch with PM Modi, Shehbaz amid soaring tensions

India is mourning the deaths of 26 tourists in the horrific terror attack in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu And Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Indian government has launched a series of actions against the nuclear neighbour - Pakistan - for supporting and harbouring terrorists and terror groups. While the Indian government has not named Pakistan openly, its stern action has spooked Islamabad with its leaders claiming that India is planning to attack the country.
Pakistan's Prime Minister has demanded a "credible" probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, but his ministers are admitting his country's support to terror elements. Thus, his call for a probe looks nothing but hollow posturing and, at worst, a calculated distraction. While New Delhi has maintained for years that "talks and terrorism cannot go hand in hand", terror admissions by Pakistani leaders confirm what the world has long suspected: Pakistan continues to harbour, enable, and export terrorism.
The contradiction couldn&rsquo;t be more glaring. On one hand, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly accuses India of making "baseless claims" regarding the Pahalgam attack, on the other, big names in Pak politics have openly acknowledged the country&rsquo;s complicity in nurturing terrorist elements. These aren&rsquo;t offhand remarks or historical footnotes; they are confessions that underscore the systemic rot within Pakistan&rsquo;s security and political apparatus.
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<h2>Pakistan admits supporting terrorists</h2>
1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's&nbsp;historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups.
2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack.
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistans-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-x-account-withheld-in-india-after-pahalgam-attack-9014120">Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack</a>
3. Moreover,&nbsp;Asif&nbsp;in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?" Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism&hellip;we suffered," he said.
These back-to-back admissions by Pakistani leaders about Islamabad supporting, funding and backing terrorists and terror organisation exposes the country's ill intentions and the fact that it is harbouring terror on its soil - a point that New Delhi has highlighted innumerable times.&nbsp;
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<h2>Pak PM's 'hollow' call for probe</h2>
The Pakistani PM may want the international community to intervene in the Indo-Pak matters and attempt to cry foul claiming that they are being "falsely accused." However, the global community can see through its facade and is taking note of the number of admissions it is making on various platforms of supporting terrorism.&nbsp;
From Hafiz Saeed to Masood Azhar, the list of internationally designated terrorists who have found safe haven in Pakistan is well documented. United Nations reports and FATF proceedings have repeatedly highlighted Pakistan&rsquo;s selective counter-terrorism, where groups targeting regional adversaries are often spared the crackdown. If PM Shehbaz Sharif wants a probe, he should first let India know the address of JeM chief Masood Azhar and LeT chief Hafiz Saeed wanted for their role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and 2019 Pulwama attack. Both are known to be freely roaming in Pakistan and are being shielded by the Pakistani administration and the Army.&nbsp;
If Pakistan is truly interested in regional peace and security, it must go beyond rhetoric. Empty words must give way to decisive action: arresting wanted terrorists, dismantling support networks, and, most importantly, ceasing the use of non-state actors as tools of foreign policy. Until then, every call for investigation will be seen for what it is: a smokescreen to deflect responsibility.
Why should the world take his calls for justice seriously when his government cannot&mdash;or will not&mdash;take action against terror outfits within its own borders? The lack of political will to dismantle these networks is not a matter of capacity but of intent.
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Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.
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Opinion | Why should world take Shehbaz Sharif's calls for a probe into Pahalgam attack seriously when Pak leaders are admitting Islamabad's support to terror outfits

India is mourning the deaths of 26 tourists in the horrific terror attack in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu And Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Indian government has launched a series of actions against the nuclear neighbour - Pakistan - for supporting and harbouring terrorists and terror groups. While the Indian government has not named Pakistan openly, its stern action has spooked Islamabad with its leaders claiming that India is planning to attack the country. Pakistan's Prime Minister has demanded a "credible" probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, but his ministers are admitting his country's support to terror elements. Thus, his call for a probe looks nothing but hollow posturing and, at worst, a calculated distraction. While New Delhi has maintained for years that "talks and terrorism cannot go hand in hand", terror admissions by Pakistani leaders confirm what the world has long suspected: Pakistan continues to harbour, enable, and export terrorism. The contradiction couldn’t be more glaring. On one hand, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly accuses India of making "baseless claims" regarding the Pahalgam attack, on the other, big names in Pak politics have openly acknowledged the country’s complicity in nurturing terrorist elements. These aren’t offhand remarks or historical footnotes; they are confessions that underscore the systemic rot within Pakistan’s security and political apparatus. Read More | Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers Pakistan admits supporting terrorists 1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups. 2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack. Read More | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack 3. Moreover, Asif in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?" Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism…we suffered," he said. These back-to-back admissions by Pakistani leaders about Islamabad supporting, funding and backing terrorists and terror organisation exposes the country's ill intentions and the fact that it is harbouring terror on its soil - a point that New Delhi has highlighted innumerable times. Read More | Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar makes first address in 20 years, vows to renew operations against India Pak PM's 'hollow' call for probe The Pakistani PM may want the international community to intervene in the Indo-Pak matters and attempt to cry foul claiming that they are being "falsely accused." However, the global community can see through its facade and is taking note of the number of admissions it is making on various platforms of supporting terrorism. From Hafiz Saeed to Masood Azhar, the list of internationally designated terrorists who have found safe haven in Pakistan is well documented. United Nations reports and FATF proceedings have repeatedly highlighted Pakistan’s selective counter-terrorism, where groups targeting regional adversaries are often spared the crackdown. If PM Shehbaz Sharif wants a probe, he should first let India know the address of JeM chief Masood Azhar and LeT chief Hafiz Saeed wanted for their role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and 2019 Pulwama attack. Both are known to be freely roaming in Pakistan and are being shielded by the Pakistani administration and the Army. If Pakistan is truly interested in regional peace and security, it must go beyond rhetoric. Empty words must give way to decisive action: arresting wanted terrorists, dismantling support networks, and, most importantly, ceasing the use of non-state actors as tools of foreign policy. Until then, every call for investigation will be seen for what it is: a smokescreen to deflect responsibility. Why should the world take his calls for justice seriously when his government cannot—or will not—take action against terror outfits within its own borders? The lack of political will to dismantle these networks is not a matter of capacity but of intent. Read More | Pahalgam attack: Pakistani celebrities' Instagram handles blocked in India — Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam and more Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Pakistan's hypocrisy exposed: PM calls for probe into Pahalgam attack but leaders admit Pak's support to terrorists

As the Indian government has been taking stern actions against Pakistan after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> that killed 26 people last month, India on Friday (May 2) blocked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official YouTube account.&nbsp;
The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar.&nbsp;
As we open the account of Shehbaz Sharif on YouTube, it reads, "This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report."&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hania-aamir-responds-to-the-viral-fake-statement-on-pahalgam-terror-attack-pain-deserves-empathy-not-9024574">Hania Aamir responds to the viral &lsquo;fake&rsquo; statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: &lsquo;Pain deserves empathy not&hellip;&rsquo;</a>
<img alt="shehbaz sharif YouTube ban" src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/05/02/NghHBq3ERdihmQj5WadQ.png" style="width: 1280px;"> Blocking Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel comes as the biggest high-profile account blocked by the Indian government, after Pakistan Finance Minister Khawaja Asif and the ISPR, which is the Pakistan army's propaganda wing.
Hania Aamir enjoys a huge fan following in India. Instagram profiles of prominent Pakistani celebrities such as Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly are no longer accessible in India.&nbsp;
The government not only banned accounts of Shehbaz Sharif and celebrities but also banned YouTube channels of Pakistani media outlets, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News and Geo News.&nbsp;
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Moreover, former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers, also came under the government's radar and was blocked.&nbsp;
When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."&nbsp;
All this happened in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of several Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts that were found to be sharing misleading content aimed at undermining India's sovereignty.&nbsp;
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The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar. India news pakistan

As the Indian government has been taking stern actions against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people last month, India on Friday (May 2) blocked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official YouTube account. The Indian government also banned social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly and Ali Zafar. As we open the account of Shehbaz Sharif on YouTube, it reads, "This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report." Also read: Hania Aamir responds to the viral ‘fake’ statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: ‘Pain deserves empathy not…’ Blocking Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel comes as the biggest high-profile account blocked by the Indian government, after Pakistan Finance Minister Khawaja Asif and the ISPR, which is the Pakistan army's propaganda wing. Hania Aamir enjoys a huge fan following in India. Instagram profiles of prominent Pakistani celebrities such as Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly are no longer accessible in India. The government not only banned accounts of Shehbaz Sharif and celebrities but also banned YouTube channels of Pakistani media outlets, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News and Geo News. Also read: 'Fear of social media ban in India? Pakistani TikTok star Jannat Mirza refuses to support Pak army on Pahalgam terror attack Moreover, former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which had over 3.5 million subscribers, also came under the government's radar and was blocked. When Indian Instagram users tried to access their Instagram accounts, they got the message, reading, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." All this happened in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of several Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts that were found to be sharing misleading content aimed at undermining India's sovereignty. Also read: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir speaks out on verbal abuse by US event organizers: 'Was called names, told to get out'

'National security concerns': India blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel amid rising tensions

After Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed PML-N President Nawaz Sharif about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Sharif has warned against an "aggressive position" against India. He has reportedly asked the Shehbaz Sharif-led government to utilise all available diplomatic resources to restore peace between the two nuclear-armed states. The Pakistani PM informed Nawaz about the decisions taken by the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting in the wake of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-live-india-slams-pakistan-over-pahalgam-terror-attack-all-updates-9012721" rel="dofollow">terror attack in Pahalgam</a>.
Pakistani news website The Express Tribune quoting sources said that Nawaz Sharif is against his government's aggressive stance on India. Shehbaz and Nawaz reportedly met at their family residence in Jati Umrah with Pakistan's Punjab province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.&nbsp;
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/pahalgam-terror-attack-its-time-india-ends-the-illusion-of-peace-with-pakistan-9003227" rel="noopener" target="_blank">It's time India ends the illusion of peace with Pakistan</a>
<h2>Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's response and India's action</h2>
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. Two terrorists involved in the attack are Pakistani nationals: Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha. The third, Abdul Hussain Thokar, is a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of four other terrorists, have been demolished in the crackdown by J&amp;K Police.&nbsp;
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-writes-to-pakistan-about-indus-waters-treaty-decision-highlights-sustained-cross-border-terrorism-8999013" rel="noopener" target="_blank">India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism'</a>
In a stern response to Pakistan after the attack, India has halted the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth."
Pakistan, in its first response, said that it had "nothing to do" with the attack. The neighbouring country claimed that the attack was a reaction by those who opposed the Indian government. Notably, Pakistan did not condemn the attack. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action against India similar to the action taken by New Delhi and warned of ending the Simla Agreement. On Saturday, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif issued his first reaction and accused India of "levelling false allegations," and called for a "credible probe." He also threatened to use "force and might" over the Indus Waters Treaty.
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pigs-and-pakistanis-not-allowed-signboard-at-madhya-pradesh-eatery-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-9005460" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'Pigs and Pakistanis not allowed': Signboard at Madhya Pradesh eatery after Pahalgam terror attack</a>

After Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed PML-N President Nawaz Sharif about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Sharif has warned against an "aggressive position" against India.

After Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed PML-N President Nawaz Sharif about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Sharif has warned against an "aggressive position" against India. He has reportedly asked the Shehbaz Sharif-led government to utilise all available diplomatic resources to restore peace between the two nuclear-armed states. The Pakistani PM informed Nawaz about the decisions taken by the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting in the wake of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India after a terror attack in Pahalgam. Pakistani news website The Express Tribune quoting sources said that Nawaz Sharif is against his government's aggressive stance on India. Shehbaz and Nawaz reportedly met at their family residence in Jati Umrah with Pakistan's Punjab province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Read More | It's time India ends the illusion of peace with Pakistan Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's response and India's action The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. Two terrorists involved in the attack are Pakistani nationals: Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha. The third, Abdul Hussain Thokar, is a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of four other terrorists, have been demolished in the crackdown by J&K Police. Read More | India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism' In a stern response to Pakistan after the attack, India has halted the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth." Pakistan, in its first response, said that it had "nothing to do" with the attack. The neighbouring country claimed that the attack was a reaction by those who opposed the Indian government. Notably, Pakistan did not condemn the attack. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action against India similar to the action taken by New Delhi and warned of ending the Simla Agreement. On Saturday, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif issued his first reaction and accused India of "levelling false allegations," and called for a "credible probe." He also threatened to use "force and might" over the Indus Waters Treaty. Read More | 'Pigs and Pakistanis not allowed': Signboard at Madhya Pradesh eatery after Pahalgam terror attack

'Spooked' by India? Nawaz Sharif warns Pakistan PM against "aggressive position" after Pahalgam terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his statement that he was ready for a &ldquo;neutral and transparent investigation&rdquo; into the Pahalgam terror attack, saying Pakistan had initially denied the incident and instead blamed India.
&ldquo;They (Pakistan) didn&rsquo;t even acknowledge at first that anything had happened in Pahalgam. Instead, they were the first to say that India had orchestrated it. Now, when those who initially blamed us are making statements, it&rsquo;s difficult to say anything further. I don&rsquo;t want to comment on their remarks. What happened is very unfortunate and should not have happened,&rdquo; Omar told media persons.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ramban | On Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's reported statement that they are ready to participate in a neutral probe into <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerrorAttack</a>, J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah says, "First of all, they did not even recognise that something had happened in Pahalgam. First, they said&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pV4oC8vB5q">pic.twitter.com/pV4oC8vB5q</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1916047044860404216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
Rattled by the flurry of actions taken by the Indian government, PM Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was prepared for any misadventure and also willing to support a &ldquo;neutral and transparent&rdquo; investigation into the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-stop-indus-water-flow-to-pakistan-increase-capacity-of-dams-sources-9002225" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India to stop Indus water flow to Pakistan; minister says &lsquo;will not allow a single drop&rsquo;</a>
Addressing a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Shehbaz Sharif said, &ldquo;The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt. Continuing with its role as a responsible country, Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation.&rdquo;
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Pakistan PM "open to participating in any neutral, transparent probe on the Pahalgam attack"<a href="https://t.co/Oomd1X8gp2">pic.twitter.com/Oomd1X8gp2</a>
&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1916029245220131040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari Integrated Check Post, and cancelled the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, that had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, has now denied any role as the issue gets heated up and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a befitting punishment to the perpetrators of the dastardly attack.&nbsp;
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslims-wear-black-armbands-to-friday-prayers-condemn-pahalgam-attack-owaisi-blasts-terrorists-pakistan-9001757" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Muslims wear black armbands to Friday prayers, condemn Pahalgam attack; Owaisi blasts terrorists, Pakistan</a> Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar also rebuked Pakistan PM&rsquo;s offer, saying, &ldquo;What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate his own theft?... The Prime Minister of Pakistan is saying this out of fear. This fear is good, he should have this fear.... When Pakistan is not prepared, that&rsquo;s when we will hit them, and we will hit them hard.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kolkata, West Bengal | On Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's reported statement that they are ready for a 'neutral investigation' into the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says, "... What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/2X28POrKOu">pic.twitter.com/2X28POrKOu</a>
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Amid the tensions, Pakistani troops have resumed unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and targeted Indian positions for the second consecutive night, prompting retaliation from Indian forces.
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India News | Pakistan: “They (Pakistan) didn’t even acknowledge at first that anything had happened in Pahalgam. Instead, they were the first to say that India had orchestrated it.,” said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his statement that he was ready for a “neutral and transparent investigation” into the Pahalgam terror attack, saying Pakistan had initially denied the incident and instead blamed India. “They (Pakistan) didn’t even acknowledge at first that anything had happened in Pahalgam. Instead, they were the first to say that India had orchestrated it. Now, when those who initially blamed us are making statements, it’s difficult to say anything further. I don’t want to comment on their remarks. What happened is very unfortunate and should not have happened,” Omar told media persons. #WATCH | Ramban | On Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's reported statement that they are ready to participate in a neutral probe into #PahalgamTerrorAttack, J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, "First of all, they did not even recognise that something had happened in Pahalgam. First, they said… pic.twitter.com/pV4oC8vB5q — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2025 Rattled by the flurry of actions taken by the Indian government, PM Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was prepared for any misadventure and also willing to support a “neutral and transparent” investigation into the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read | India to stop Indus water flow to Pakistan; minister says ‘will not allow a single drop’ Addressing a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Shehbaz Sharif said, “The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt. Continuing with its role as a responsible country, Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation.” Pakistan PM "open to participating in any neutral, transparent probe on the Pahalgam attack"pic.twitter.com/Oomd1X8gp2 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) April 26, 2025 India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari Integrated Check Post, and cancelled the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, that had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, has now denied any role as the issue gets heated up and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a befitting punishment to the perpetrators of the dastardly attack. Also Read | Muslims wear black armbands to Friday prayers, condemn Pahalgam attack; Owaisi blasts terrorists, Pakistan Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar also rebuked Pakistan PM’s offer, saying, “What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate his own theft?... The Prime Minister of Pakistan is saying this out of fear. This fear is good, he should have this fear.... When Pakistan is not prepared, that’s when we will hit them, and we will hit them hard.” #WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal | On Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's reported statement that they are ready for a 'neutral investigation' into the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says, "... What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate… pic.twitter.com/2X28POrKOu — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2025 Amid the tensions, Pakistani troops have resumed unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and targeted Indian positions for the second consecutive night, prompting retaliation from Indian forces. Also Read | Pak Senate passes resolution denying any link to Pahalgam attack; UN urges for ‘maximum restraint’

‘They denied, then said India orchestrated it’: Omar slams Pak PM’s offer for ‘neutral’ probe into Pahalgam attack

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Belarus for a two-day official visit, accompanied by Nawaz Sharif. He was welcomed by Belarus PM Alexander Turchin and is set to hold key talks with President Alexander Lukashenko. Both nations are expected to sign agreements aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic cooperation.

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Balochistan is witnessing a surge in insurgent attacks, putting Pakistan on edge. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a passenger train on March 11, killing 26 hostages. Days later, a Pakistan Army convoy was ambushed, leaving 11 soldiers dead. As security is tightened, the government insists no grand operation is needed, while opposition leaders plan protests against the administration.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting Balochistan following a high-level security meeting over a deadly insurgent attack. The 30-hour train siege has ended, with all hostages freed and 33 militants killed in military operations. However, 21 hostages were killed during the standoff, and four Frontier Corps personnel lost their lives. The army, air force, and Frontier Corps launched a joint operation to eliminate the attackers.

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a sum of £190 million repatriated by Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) will be used to construct the Danish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad. Watch this report for more details!

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underlined the need to plug Rs850 billion annual losses incurred by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and the need to end circular debt in the power sector. Watch to know more!

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his determination to make Pakistan a stronger nation than India, vowing relentless efforts to achieve this vision. He made the bold statement while addressing a gathering in Dera Ghazi Khan.&nbsp;
"If we don&rsquo;t leave India behind, then my name is not Shehbaz Sharif. We will work day and night. A day will come when we will make Pakistan a great nation and move ahead of India," he said.&nbsp;
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🛑🛑 If I don't defeat India, my name is not Shehbaz Sharif. We will defeat regional competitors like India in economic development.&rdquo; &mdash; Pakistan's Prime Minister 👉 Ek din isko heart attack aa jayega jitna panic hokar bolta hai. 😂😂😂👇 <a href="https://t.co/IN0Cy2EQbm">pic.twitter.com/IN0Cy2EQbm</a>
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During his speech, which gained widespread attention on social media, he also swore on the life of his elder brother, former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
He said, "I am Nawaz Sharif's fan, his follower. Today, I swear&hellip;we will all work together to take Pakistan to greatness and defeat India."&nbsp;
<h2>Social media reactions</h2>
Sharif&rsquo;s speech quickly went viral on social media platform X, drawing mixed reactions. While some saw it as a rallying call for national progress, many criticised him for making what they called "tall promises" without substantial groundwork.&nbsp;
One user mocked, "Poor fellow, he'll have to lose his name after all." Another quipped, "Let&rsquo;s start thinking of a different name for him!"
<h2>Infrastructure push and economic reforms&nbsp;</h2>
During his visit, Sharif inaugurated multiple development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services. He reiterated his government&rsquo;s focus on resolving Pakistan&rsquo;s economic and social challenges, emphasising efforts to reduce dependence on foreign loans and ensure economic stability.
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&ldquo;We will not rely on loans anymore. Under my leadership, Pakistan will build a self-sustaining economy that stands on its own feet,&rdquo; he added.
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South Asia | Trending: During his speech, which gained widespread attention on social media, he also swore on the life of his elder brother, former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his determination to make Pakistan a stronger nation than India, vowing relentless efforts to achieve this vision. He made the bold statement while addressing a gathering in Dera Ghazi Khan. "If we don’t leave India behind, then my name is not Shehbaz Sharif. We will work day and night. A day will come when we will make Pakistan a great nation and move ahead of India," he said. 🛑🛑 If I don't defeat India, my name is not Shehbaz Sharif. We will defeat regional competitors like India in economic development.” — Pakistan's Prime Minister 👉 Ek din isko heart attack aa jayega jitna panic hokar bolta hai. 😂😂😂👇 pic.twitter.com/IN0Cy2EQbm — Naren Mukherjee (@NMukherjee6) February 23, 2025 Also Read |Pakistan has ‘master plan’ to renovate temples and gurdwaras in country During his speech, which gained widespread attention on social media, he also swore on the life of his elder brother, former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif. He said, "I am Nawaz Sharif's fan, his follower. Today, I swear…we will all work together to take Pakistan to greatness and defeat India." Social media reactions Sharif’s speech quickly went viral on social media platform X, drawing mixed reactions. While some saw it as a rallying call for national progress, many criticised him for making what they called "tall promises" without substantial groundwork. One user mocked, "Poor fellow, he'll have to lose his name after all." Another quipped, "Let’s start thinking of a different name for him!" Infrastructure push and economic reforms During his visit, Sharif inaugurated multiple development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services. He reiterated his government’s focus on resolving Pakistan’s economic and social challenges, emphasising efforts to reduce dependence on foreign loans and ensure economic stability. Also Read |PM Modi reschedules departure to prevent inconvenience for Bhopal's class 10, 12 examinees “We will not rely on loans anymore. Under my leadership, Pakistan will build a self-sustaining economy that stands on its own feet,” he added.

Watch | ‘Will surpass India’: Shehbaz Sharif’s bold claim sparks debate, video goes viral

The adviser of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Public and Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, claimed that former PM Imran Khan's letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is intended to create divisions between the military and general public. He accused the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is creating misunderstandings among the army's top officials via his latest letter.&nbsp;
Speaking to the Pakistani news channel Geo News, Sanaullah questioned the origin of Khan's letters from the prison.&nbsp;
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"Where are these letters coming from? If he wants to engage in political struggle, he should do so in parliament," he asked.&nbsp;
Imran Khan recently sent a letter to the Pakistani Army chief with six points, the lawyer of the former PM told the media.&nbsp;
The first point of Khan's letter highlighted the accusation of election fraud and the victory of people who are accused of money laundering.
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The second point was concerned with the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the rule of law, and judicial independence, while the third references the Al-Qadir Trust case verdict, Geo News reported.&nbsp;
Khan further talked about the use of force against the PTI workers and expressed concerns over terrorism charges and raids.
Sanaullah criticised the PTI's stance on the judiciary as he recalled the party had firmly opposed the appointments of Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Tariq Jahangiri.
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"Were the chief justice and the judges wrong, and those who wrote the letter right?&rdquo; he asked.
He also addressed concerns over judicial appointments and questioned whether the transfer of three judges, Justice Sarfraz Dogar from Lahore High Court, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro from Sindh High Court and Justice Muhammad Asif from Balochistan High Court, was unconstitutional.&nbsp;
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"Was Article 200 or the 26th Amendment not part of the Constitution? If we start questioning, then even the judges&rsquo; letter raises serious concerns," Sanaullah said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

South Asia | Rana Sanaullah accused the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is creating misunderstandings among the army's top officials via his latest letter. 

The adviser of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Public and Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, claimed that former PM Imran Khan's letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is intended to create divisions between the military and general public. He accused the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is creating misunderstandings among the army's top officials via his latest letter. Speaking to the Pakistani news channel Geo News, Sanaullah questioned the origin of Khan's letters from the prison. Also read: Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Court rejects Imran Khan's plea for acquittal in May 9 attack case "Where are these letters coming from? If he wants to engage in political struggle, he should do so in parliament," he asked. Imran Khan recently sent a letter to the Pakistani Army chief with six points, the lawyer of the former PM told the media. The first point of Khan's letter highlighted the accusation of election fraud and the victory of people who are accused of money laundering. Also read: Pakistan army issues 'shoot-at-sight' order amid violent protests to release Imran Khan The second point was concerned with the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the rule of law, and judicial independence, while the third references the Al-Qadir Trust case verdict, Geo News reported. Khan further talked about the use of force against the PTI workers and expressed concerns over terrorism charges and raids. Sanaullah criticised the PTI's stance on the judiciary as he recalled the party had firmly opposed the appointments of Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Tariq Jahangiri. Also read: Pakistan Army hit hard as Balochistan separatists kill its 50 members "Were the chief justice and the judges wrong, and those who wrote the letter right?” he asked. He also addressed concerns over judicial appointments and questioned whether the transfer of three judges, Justice Sarfraz Dogar from Lahore High Court, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro from Sindh High Court and Justice Muhammad Asif from Balochistan High Court, was unconstitutional. Also read: 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Former Pakistan Army doctor Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, US court rules "Was Article 200 or the 26th Amendment not part of the Constitution? If we start questioning, then even the judges’ letter raises serious concerns," Sanaullah said. (With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan's letter to COAS chief aimed at creating rift between Army and public, Pakistani PM's aide alleges

Pakistan launched its first locally built Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite on Friday (Jan 17) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre of China. Soon the satellite became subject of fun on social media with people trolling it for its design resembling a "water tank". Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the achievement by posting on the social media platform X with an image of the satellite.
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"Soaring higher and higher! Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China," Sharif wrote in the post.&nbsp;
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Soaring higher and higher ! Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. From predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EO1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EO1</a> is a leap forward in our journey&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/EJX3MY8Kgh">pic.twitter.com/EJX3MY8Kgh</a>
&mdash; Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1880203990706667799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
"Spearheaded by SUPARCO, this demonstrates our nation&rsquo;s growing capabilities in space science and technology. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers for their dedication and a great team effort! " he further added.&nbsp;
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Quickly after his post, netizens started trolling the satellite by sharing images of the water tank in reply to the post.&nbsp;
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An X user shared a doctored video of a flooded area with the satellite's image and tagged the PM. "Hello bhai motor band krdo ab bhar gaya paani pura pados tak aa raha hai (Hello brother, switch off the motor, the entire neighbourhood is flooded now)."&nbsp;
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Hello <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMShehbaz</a> bhai motor band krdo ab bhar gaya paani pura pados tak aa raha hai🥱 <a href="https://t.co/ywDAMawJNC">pic.twitter.com/ywDAMawJNC</a>
&mdash; Hindutva Vigilant (@VigilntHindutva) <a href="https://twitter.com/VigilntHindutva/status/1880240101655212140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another teased him by replying to the post with an image of a white water tank and wrote, "Same to same." One user replied with a photo of a bottle of floor-cleaning solution and called it the same as the satellite.&nbsp;
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Same to same.... <a href="https://t.co/fwq6yq4NCG">pic.twitter.com/fwq6yq4NCG</a>
&mdash; JH (@jagdish_2204) <a href="https://twitter.com/jagdish_2204/status/1880206575329317133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
An X user wrote, "Ab kiski paani ki tanki chura liye ho be (Now whose water tank have you stolen)."&nbsp;
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Abe kiski paani ki tanki chura liyo ho be <a href="https://t.co/lW9lwU1USq">pic.twitter.com/lW9lwU1USq</a>
&mdash; Johns (@JohnyBravo183) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnyBravo183/status/1880235126451536367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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(With inputs from agencies)

South Asia | Trending |Netizens were quick to respond to the satellite post with humor, sharing various images of a water tank, turning the thread into a light-hearted viral moment online.

Pakistan launched its first locally built Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite on Friday (Jan 17) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre of China. Soon the satellite became subject of fun on social media with people trolling it for its design resembling a "water tank". Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the achievement by posting on the social media platform X with an image of the satellite. Also read | US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok, fate hangs in Trump's hands "Soaring higher and higher! Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China," Sharif wrote in the post. Soaring higher and higher ! Proud moment for the nation as 🇵🇰 proudly launches its first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. From predicting crop yields to tracking urban growth, #EO1 is a leap forward in our journey… pic.twitter.com/EJX3MY8Kgh — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 17, 2025 "Spearheaded by SUPARCO, this demonstrates our nation’s growing capabilities in space science and technology. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers for their dedication and a great team effort! " he further added. Also read | Chrystia Freeland enters race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Who is she? Quickly after his post, netizens started trolling the satellite by sharing images of the water tank in reply to the post. Also read | What's life post TikTok ban? Here's what US should learn from India An X user shared a doctored video of a flooded area with the satellite's image and tagged the PM. "Hello bhai motor band krdo ab bhar gaya paani pura pados tak aa raha hai (Hello brother, switch off the motor, the entire neighbourhood is flooded now)." Hello @CMShehbaz bhai motor band krdo ab bhar gaya paani pura pados tak aa raha hai🥱 pic.twitter.com/ywDAMawJNC — Hindutva Vigilant (@VigilntHindutva) January 17, 2025 Also read | Trump holds phone talks with 'chairman Xi' over TikTok as potential ban looms Another teased him by replying to the post with an image of a white water tank and wrote, "Same to same." One user replied with a photo of a bottle of floor-cleaning solution and called it the same as the satellite. Same to same.... pic.twitter.com/fwq6yq4NCG — JH (@jagdish_2204) January 17, 2025 An X user wrote, "Ab kiski paani ki tanki chura liye ho be (Now whose water tank have you stolen)." Abe kiski paani ki tanki chura liyo ho be pic.twitter.com/lW9lwU1USq — Johns (@JohnyBravo183) January 17, 2025 Also read | Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant deal, 20-year security agreement as Putin, Pezeshkian hold meet (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan launches first EO-1 satellite but internet is laughing at it. Here's why

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation after the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) published an advertisement about its trip to Paris which evoked imagery of the 9/11 attacks.
According to a report by The Guardian early Thursday (Jan 16), Pakistani Minister Ishaq Dar called the PIA's advertisement "stupidity" and confirmed that PM Sharif has directed a probe into the scandal.
&ldquo;The prime minister has directed [authorities] to investigate who conceived this ad,&rdquo; Minister Dar said.
<h2>A look at the controversial advertisment</h2>
A few days back, the PIA shared a post on X that it was resuming flights from Islamabad to Paris from January 10.
Though the post just meant a travel route update, the photo accompanying the details evoked massive controversy.
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The photo depicted a PIA aircraft headed towards the Eiffel Tower with the tagline &ldquo;Paris, we&rsquo;re coming today.&rdquo;
Users on X were quick to criticise the image, saying it resembled the attacks of September 11, 2001, when planes struck the Twin Towers in New York.
The advertisement has still not been taken down by the PIA.&nbsp;
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Omar Quraishi, a former political media adviser, said on X that he was &ldquo;truly speechless&rdquo; that the advert had been approved. &ldquo;Did the airline management not vet this?&rdquo; he said.
<h2>Not the first time PIA has made headlines</h2>
This was not the first time that the PIA has made headlines. Recently, the airline was banned by the European Union (EU) for over four years after it emerged that nearly a third of its pilots had cheated in their exams and failed to follow safety procedures.&nbsp;
In 2017, the company attracted scandal after PIA staff members sacrificed a goat on the tarmac for good luck. &nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)
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Pakistan | South Asia: A few days back, the PIA shared a post on X that it was resuming flights from Islamabad to Paris on January 10. The photo accompanying the post triggered massive backlash. 

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation after the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) published an advertisement about its trip to Paris which evoked imagery of the 9/11 attacks. According to a report by The Guardian early Thursday (Jan 16), Pakistani Minister Ishaq Dar called the PIA's advertisement "stupidity" and confirmed that PM Sharif has directed a probe into the scandal. “The prime minister has directed [authorities] to investigate who conceived this ad,” Minister Dar said. A look at the controversial advertisment A few days back, the PIA shared a post on X that it was resuming flights from Islamabad to Paris from January 10. Though the post just meant a travel route update, the photo accompanying the details evoked massive controversy. Also read | 'Info or warning?': Pakistan International Airlines' Eiffel Tower ad draws 9/11 comparisons The photo depicted a PIA aircraft headed towards the Eiffel Tower with the tagline “Paris, we’re coming today.” Users on X were quick to criticise the image, saying it resembled the attacks of September 11, 2001, when planes struck the Twin Towers in New York. The advertisement has still not been taken down by the PIA. pic.twitter.com/qUoNCyL385 — PIA (@Official_PIA) January 10, 2025 Omar Quraishi, a former political media adviser, said on X that he was “truly speechless” that the advert had been approved. “Did the airline management not vet this?” he said. Not the first time PIA has made headlines This was not the first time that the PIA has made headlines. Recently, the airline was banned by the European Union (EU) for over four years after it emerged that nearly a third of its pilots had cheated in their exams and failed to follow safety procedures. In 2017, the company attracted scandal after PIA staff members sacrificed a goat on the tarmac for good luck. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan PM Sharif orders probe after PIA's Paris ad stokes controversy

The backlash on social media raised by the ad on the resumption of Pakistan state-run PIA flights to Paris has prompted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to step in. The social media post was criticized online due to its resemblance to the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif orders investigation into PIA advertisement

Pakistan PM orders inquiry into PIA's controversial advertisement

Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee on Sunday (Dec 22), to initiate formal talks with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after they warned of civil disobedience.&nbsp;

The committee comprises Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the prime minister’s political aide Rana Sanaullah, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Privatisation Aleem Khan, Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Senator Irfan Siddiqui among others.

Earlier this month, Imran Khan threatened a civil disobedience movement from Dec 14 if his demands about the release of political prisoners facing trial and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 events and November 26 events, were not met.&nbsp;

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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after intervention by NA speaker Sadiq.&nbsp;

He further said that the dialogue is "the only way forward" for the government and the opposition.&nbsp;

The party further welcomed the formation of the committee and called it a "positive step".&nbsp;

“We consider the committee’s formation a constructive step. Meaningful dialogue based on positive intentions should be held,” the PTI chairman said.

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He said that the potential talks should have a defined timeframe, adding that the dialogue must progress positively considering the sensitivity of the situation.

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has opted to be the host of both sides and facilitate the parleys.&nbsp;

He said, "The speaker’s office is always open for members."

He further called on the members of both committees for a meeting on Monday morning, saying that the meeting would be held in Parliament House.&nbsp;

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Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee on Sunday (Dec 22), to initiate formal talks with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after they warned of civil disobedience.

Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee on Sunday (Dec 22), to initiate formal talks with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after they warned of civil disobedience. The committee comprises Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the prime minister’s political aide Rana Sanaullah, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Privatisation Aleem Khan, Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Senator Irfan Siddiqui among others. Earlier this month, Imran Khan threatened a civil disobedience movement from Dec 14 if his demands about the release of political prisoners facing trial and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 events and November 26 events, were not met. Also read: Pakistan military courts convict 25 Imran Khan supporters over 2023 unrest PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after intervention by NA speaker Sadiq. He further said that the dialogue is "the only way forward" for the government and the opposition. The party further welcomed the formation of the committee and called it a "positive step". “We consider the committee’s formation a constructive step. Meaningful dialogue based on positive intentions should be held,” the PTI chairman said. Watch | Pakistan Tribe Ordered To Surrender Weapons Amid Clashes × He said that the potential talks should have a defined timeframe, adding that the dialogue must progress positively considering the sensitivity of the situation. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has opted to be the host of both sides and facilitate the parleys. He said, "The speaker’s office is always open for members." He further called on the members of both committees for a meeting on Monday morning, saying that the meeting would be held in Parliament House. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan government forms negotiation committee to hold talks with Imran Khan's PTI party

Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee on Sunday (Dec 22), to initiate formal talks with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after they warned of civil disobedience. 
The committee comprises Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the prime minister’s political aide Rana Sanaullah, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Privatisation Aleem Khan, Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Senator Irfan Siddiqui among others.
Earlier this month, Imran Khan threatened a civil disobedience movement from Dec 14 if his demands about the release of political prisoners facing trial and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 events and November 26 events, were not met. 
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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after intervention by NA speaker Sadiq. 
He further said that the dialogue is "the only way forward" for the government and the opposition. 
The party further welcomed the formation of the committee and called it a "positive step". 
“We consider the committee’s formation a constructive step. Meaningful dialogue based on positive intentions should be held,” the PTI chairman said.
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He said that the potential talks should have a defined timeframe, adding that the dialogue must progress positively considering the sensitivity of the situation.
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has opted to be the host of both sides and facilitate the parleys. 
He said, "The speaker’s office is always open for members."
He further called on the members of both committees for a meeting on Monday morning, saying that the meeting would be held in Parliament House. 
(With inputs from agencies)

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after intervention by NA speaker Sadiq. 



Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee on Sunday (Dec 22), to initiate formal talks with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after they warned of civil disobedience. The committee comprises Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the prime minister’s political aide Rana Sanaullah, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Privatisation Aleem Khan, Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and Senator Irfan Siddiqui among others. Earlier this month, Imran Khan threatened a civil disobedience movement from Dec 14 if his demands about the release of political prisoners facing trial and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 events and November 26 events, were not met. Also read: Pakistan military courts convict 25 Imran Khan supporters over 2023 unrest PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the government is forming a negotiation committee after intervention by NA speaker Sadiq. He further said that the dialogue is "the only way forward" for the government and the opposition. The party further welcomed the formation of the committee and called it a "positive step". “We consider the committee’s formation a constructive step. Meaningful dialogue based on positive intentions should be held,” the PTI chairman said. Watch | Pakistan Tribe Ordered To Surrender Weapons Amid Clashes × He said that the potential talks should have a defined timeframe, adding that the dialogue must progress positively considering the sensitivity of the situation. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has opted to be the host of both sides and facilitate the parleys. He said, "The speaker’s office is always open for members." He further called on the members of both committees for a meeting on Monday morning, saying that the meeting would be held in Parliament House. (With inputs from agencies)

Cairo, Egypt
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his country's frosty relations with India.
Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India.
But Dhaka's ties with New Delhi have frayed after a student-led revolution in August toppled leader Sheikh Hasina, who had the backing of India and now lives there in exile.
Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the sidelines of a conference in Egypt, said he wanted to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad.
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"The issues have kept coming again and again," Yunus told Sharif, according to a statement from his office. "Let's settle those issues for us to move forward."
Sharif said he had a "warm and cordial exchange" with Yunus.
"Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral and multilateral collaboration," he said on social media platform X.
Both men "agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations" according to a statement from Yunus' office.
In November, the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh successfully unloaded its containers in the port of Chittagong.
The leaders were taking part in a Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority countries, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.
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Yunus said he was determined to revive the moribund eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) -- largely stalled due arguments between Islamabad and New Delhi.
"This is a top priority," Yunus told Sharif. "I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session, because that will carry a strong message".
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Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India.



Cairo, Egypt Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his country's frosty relations with India. Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India. But Dhaka's ties with New Delhi have frayed after a student-led revolution in August toppled leader Sheikh Hasina, who had the backing of India and now lives there in exile. Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the sidelines of a conference in Egypt, said he wanted to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad. Also read | Sri Lanka Navy rescues boat of 100 Rohingya refugees "The issues have kept coming again and again," Yunus told Sharif, according to a statement from his office. "Let's settle those issues for us to move forward." Sharif said he had a "warm and cordial exchange" with Yunus. "Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral and multilateral collaboration," he said on social media platform X. Both men "agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations" according to a statement from Yunus' office. In November, the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh successfully unloaded its containers in the port of Chittagong. The leaders were taking part in a Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority countries, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation. Also read | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau changes one-third of his team Yunus said he was determined to revive the moribund eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) -- largely stalled due arguments between Islamabad and New Delhi. "This is a top priority," Yunus told Sharif. "I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session, because that will carry a strong message". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Yunus to Pak PM Sharif: Time to 'resolve 1971 issues' between Bangladesh and Pakistan

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his country's frosty relations with India.

Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India.

But Dhaka's ties with New Delhi have frayed after a student-led revolution in August toppled leader Sheikh Hasina, who had the backing of India and now lives there in exile.

Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the sidelines of a conference in Egypt, said he wanted to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad.

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"The issues have kept coming again and again," Yunus told Sharif, according to a statement from his office. "Let's settle those issues for us to move forward."

Sharif said he had a "warm and cordial exchange" with Yunus.

"Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral and multilateral collaboration," he said on social media platform X.

Both men "agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations" according to a statement from Yunus' office.

In November, the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh successfully unloaded its containers in the port of Chittagong.

The leaders were taking part in a Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority countries, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

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Yunus said he was determined to revive the moribund eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) -- largely stalled due arguments between Islamabad and New Delhi.

"This is a top priority," Yunus told Sharif. "I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session, because that will carry a strong message".

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his country's frosty relations with India.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his country's frosty relations with India. Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh then drawing closer to Pakistan's arch-rival India. But Dhaka's ties with New Delhi have frayed after a student-led revolution in August toppled leader Sheikh Hasina, who had the backing of India and now lives there in exile. Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the sidelines of a conference in Egypt, said he wanted to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad. Also read | Sri Lanka Navy rescues boat of 100 Rohingya refugees "The issues have kept coming again and again," Yunus told Sharif, according to a statement from his office. "Let's settle those issues for us to move forward." Sharif said he had a "warm and cordial exchange" with Yunus. "Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral and multilateral collaboration," he said on social media platform X. Both men "agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations" according to a statement from Yunus' office. In November, the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh successfully unloaded its containers in the port of Chittagong. The leaders were taking part in a Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority countries, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation. Also read | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau changes one-third of his team Yunus said he was determined to revive the moribund eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) -- largely stalled due arguments between Islamabad and New Delhi. "This is a top priority," Yunus told Sharif. "I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session, because that will carry a strong message". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Pakistan Passes 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill

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