Overview

• Addressing overseas Pakistanis in London, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is taking the lead on diplomatic, economic and military fronts and claimed the country has "won the war" against India.
• He said Pakistan joined President Trump’s push for relief in Gaza, with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar describing follow-up engagements with Muslim leaders as under way.
• Shehbaz reported a constructive White House meeting that he said improved U.S. ties, with Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attending.
• Dar credited the government with stabilising the economy, asserting inflation has fallen to 5% and the key interest rate to 11% after avoiding default in 2022.
• Shehbaz said his UNGA address spotlighted Kashmir and Palestine and reiterated that Pakistan seeks dialogue with India on outstanding issues.