Page 2 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
US' Rubio, Pak PM acknowledge importance of working together for peace
'The two leaders acknowledged the importance of working together to promote a durable peace between Israel and Iran and maintaining regional stability,' said Tammy Bruce, US State Dept Spokesperson
 "US' Rubio, Pak PM acknowledge importance of working together for peace")
Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will never be restored: Amit Shah
India will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, says Amit Shah. A new canal will divert water to Rajasthan, marking a major shift in India's river policy and bilateral water sharing
 "Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will never be restored: Amit Shah")
Pakistan's tax exemptions rise to $21 million, economic survey shows
Unveiled by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday, the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 documents various economic developments and indicators in a fiscal year
 "Pakistan's tax exemptions rise to $21 million, economic survey shows")
Facing crisis, Pak sent four letters to India asking it to end IWT abeyance
India has stated that the treaty will stay in abeyance until Islamabad "credibly and permanently" halts its support for cross-border terrorism
 "Facing crisis, Pak sent four letters to India asking it to end IWT abeyance")
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to boost strategic ties as Sharif meets Erdogan
Sharif arrived in Turkiye on Sunday on a two-day visit as part of his four-nation tour to friendly countries, which also include Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan
 "Pakistan, Turkiye vow to boost strategic ties as Sharif meets Erdogan")
Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief General Asim Munir as Field Marshal
The state-run PTV reported that the cabinet took the important decision to promote General Asim Munir as Field Marshal of the country
 "Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief General Asim Munir as Field Marshal")
Shehbaz Sharif makes U-turn, confirms Indian missile strike on Pak airbase
In a rare admission, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase on May 10, breaking from Pakistan's usual stance of denial
 "Shehbaz Sharif makes U-turn, confirms Indian missile strike on Pak airbase")
Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye
Following Türkiye's open support to Pakistan, #BoycottTurkey was trending on social media platforms as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan
 "Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye")
Owaisi mocks Pakistan PM, Army chief with 'leased Chinese aircraft' jibe
Asaduddin Owaisi mocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Indian strike on Rahim Yar Khan airbase asks if they can land their leased Chinese aircraft now
 "Owaisi mocks Pakistan PM, Army chief with 'leased Chinese aircraft' jibe")
US hails India-Pak understanding; House panel calls Trump 'Prez of peace'
India and Pakistan have reached an understanding after US mediation, says Marco Rubio. However, India has clarified that no broader talks are planned
 "US hails India-Pak understanding; House panel calls Trump 'Prez of peace'")
IMF approves disbursement of $1 bn loan to Pakistan despite India's warning
The Washington-based global lender said its Executive Board concluded the initial review of Pakistan's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility
 "IMF approves disbursement of $1 bn loan to Pakistan despite India's warning")
US Secretary of State urges India, Pak to de-escalate amid rising tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing the need for dialogue and decisive action against terrorism
 "US Secretary of State urges India, Pak to de-escalate amid rising tensions")
Shehbaz Sharif says Pak Army was ready, lauds forces for 'swift response'
The Prime Minister lauded the Pakistan Air Force and its chief for the swift response, saying that the armed forces had prior intelligence about India's plans
Pak ready to 'wrap' tensions if India de-escalates: Defence Minister Asif
His remarks came hours after India carried out a military strike on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Chinese envoy meets Pak PM to discuss ongoing tensions, peace with India
China understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and security interests, the press release quoted Jiang as saying
 "Chinese envoy meets Pak PM to discuss ongoing tensions, peace with India")
Pak PM, President meet amid India tension, vow 'befitting' response
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met on Thursday to discuss the security situation and vowed to respond to "any act of aggression in a befitting manner.
 "Pak PM, President meet amid India tension, vow 'befitting' response")
US State Secy Rubio speaks with Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif as tensions rise
Marco Rubio informed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif about the need to condemn the terror attack that took place in the Valley
 "US State Secy Rubio speaks with Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif as tensions rise")
Post-Pahalgam, Centre urges media to avoid live coverage of defence ops
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has urged Indian media houses to avoid live coverage of defence ops, warns premature reporting may aid hostile forces
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Lashkar proxy TRF denies Pahalgam attack link, alleges cyber intrusion
The Resistance Front denies involvement in the Pahalgam attack, blaming a cyber intrusion by Indian operatives for a false message, and says the group is investigating the source of the breach
 "Lashkar proxy TRF denies Pahalgam attack link, alleges cyber intrusion")
Pakistan ready for 'neutral' probe into Pahalgam attack: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pahalgam attack: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad is willing to join a 'neutral, transparent' investigation into the terror attack that killed 26 people
