Pakistan’s Sharif Affirms Respect for Russia–India Relations, Seeks Closer Ties with Moscow

During discussions in Beijing on September 2, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Islamabad respects the longstanding and robust relationship between Russia and India. Addressing President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit, Sharif stated that the relationship between Moscow and New Delhi is “perfectly fine,” while expressing Islamabad’s intent to strengthen its own…

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Floods Ravage Pakistan, Leaving More Than 460 Dead

Reading Time: 3 minutes • Torrential monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides across Pakistan, killing nearly 800 people since late June. • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was hit hardest, with authorities warning of more rain as rescue teams struggle to reach affected districts. In less than two weeks, the death toll has now passed 460 in Pakistan. 13 people were…

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Flash Floods Claim 337 Lives in northwestern Pakistan

Northwestern Pakistan is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 337 lives, with dozens more reported missing following torrential rains and cloudbursts that struck the region in recent days, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The mountainous Buner district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been among the worst affected areas, where…

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Pakistan and Iran Agree to Boost Bilateral Trade to US $10 Billion Annually

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on August 3, 2025, that their countries will increase annual bilateral trade from roughly US $3 billion to a target of US $10 billion, during a state visit to Islamabad. The two leaders signed 12 key agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) focused on sectors ranging from trade, agriculture,…

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Pakistan Developing Nuclear Missiles Capable of Reaching United States: Report

In a major strategic development, Pakistan is reportedly working on nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that could potentially reach the United States, according to a new intelligence report cited by Free Press Kashmir. If verified, this would mark a significant escalation in Pakistan’s military capabilities and reshape the global nuclear landscape. The report, based on…

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Reiterates Willingness to Hold Talks with India During Azerbaijan Visit

During his official visit to Azerbaijan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his country’s commitment to peace and diplomatic engagement with neighboring India. In a carefully worded statement, PM Sharif expressed hope for constructive dialogue aimed at resolving long-standing disputes and fostering regional stability. Sharif emphasized that Pakistan remains open to dialogue, provided it is…

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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Holds Telephonic Talks with Iranian and Egyptian Leaders Amid Regional Tensions

Islamabad, May 24, 2025 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in separate telephonic conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, focusing on regional stability, the situation in Gaza, and bilateral relations. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial…

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