Overview

• Nawaz Sharif has advised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to prioritize diplomatic channels over military responses to reduce India-Pakistan tensions.
• The two Sharif brothers met in Lahore, where Shehbaz briefed Nawaz on the National Security Committee’s decisions, including Pakistan’s airspace closure to India.
• Defence Minister Khawaja Asif proposed an international commission involving the US, UK, China, and Russia to investigate the Pahalgam attack.
• Shehbaz Sharif described the Pahalgam attack as a ‘pre-planned drama’ by India and warned of a strong response if the treaty suspension leads to aggression.
• The US State Department has reiterated support for dialogue and is engaging with both nations to encourage a peaceful resolution.