Page 3 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Pahalgam attack: Kaneria blames Pak PM for shielding, nurturing terrorists
Terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam on Tuesday in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019
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Explained: What is India-Pak Simla Agreement and why it still matters
Pakistan announced the suspension of the Simla Agreement in retaliation against India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Here's how the two arch-rivals reached the agreement in 1972
 "Explained: What is India-Pak Simla Agreement and why it still matters")
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral ties
During the visit, the prime minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Pakistan signs agreement to defer $1.2 billion payment for Saudi oil
Among others, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki witnessed the signing ceremony
Pak govt takes Musk-style DOGE action, abolishes 150,000 jobs to cut costs
The size of the Pakistani government came into the crosshairs after the sharp increase in expenditures and questions were being raised over it
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Pak govt forms panel to negotiate with jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party
The PTI welcomed the formation of the government committee for negotiations, calling it a "positive step"
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Army chief Munir discuss security issues in country
It was decided that no leniency will be shown for those who killed security personnel and destroyed state property, the source said
Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party alleged that the government's security forces assaulted the peaceful protesters in Islamabad during their rally
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Pak PM says terrorism 'biggest challenge', vows to crush terrorist elements
Speaking at the meeting, Army Chief General Asim Munir said that anyone who creates an obstacle to security and tries to prevent military from fulfilling its duties will have to bear consequences
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