Overview

• Addressing expatriates at Pakistan’s High Commission in London, Shehbaz Sharif said the economy has stabilized and is now poised for growth, attributing progress to coordinated teamwork.
• He asserted Pakistan "won the war" against India and claimed seven Indian aircraft were downed in self‑defence, presenting the account as his government’s position.
• Sharif said Pakistan participated in President Trump’s consultations with Arab and Muslim leaders on Gaza and expressed hope for "encouraging" outcomes, citing heavy Palestinian casualties.
• The White House hosted Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir for talks with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on regional security and counterterrorism.
• Sharif praised Trump for averting a potential South Asian war and said bilateral ties are improving, while also highlighting a new Saudi defence agreement he described as significant.