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18-07-2025
- Politics
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Is Donald Trump visiting Pakistan? The fiasco explained
Two leading Pakistani TV channels reported on Thursday that Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September. They also claimed that after landing in Islamabad, the US president will head to India. Both channels have taken down the reports. But why? read more Ties between the US and Pakistan have improved under Donald Trump. File Photo/Reuters As Washington and Islamabad grow closer under Donald Trump, reports claimed that the US President is set to visit Pakistan in September. The development was reported by local television news channels in Pakistan on Thursday (July 17), citing sources. The media reports also claimed that after landing in Pakistan, Trump will visit India. The channels later withdrew their reports. But why? What happened? We will explain. Is Trump visiting Pakistan? Pakistani leading broadcaster Geo News, citing unnamed ministry officials, reported that US President Trump is expected to arrive in the South Asian nation on September 18. ARY news channel also reported on Trump's trip to Pakistan in September. The TV channels also claimed that after he visits Islamabad, the US president will continue on to India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, both channels later withdrew their reports. 'Geo News apologises to its viewers for airing the news without a verification,' it said. Speaking to Reuters, a senior management official at ARY said they took down the report as Pakistan's foreign office said it was not aware of the visit. After several media outlets reported, citing these Pakistani news channels, on Trump's visit, the White House cleared the air. It said no such visit was scheduled 'at this time'. 'A trip to Pakistan has not been scheduled at this time,' a White House official was quoted as saying by Reuters. A US embassy spokesperson in Islamabad told the news agency, 'We have nothing to announce.' Speaking to Pakistani daily Dawn on the reports, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said: 'We have no information about this matter.' Pakistan Foreign Ministry sources called the reports about Trump's trip 'fake' as the US president is visiting the United Kingdom between September 17 and 19. 'We have no information about any such visit. If there is any such thing, the Foreign Ministry will officially announce that,' a senior ministry official told Anadolu on the condition of anonymity. How the US and Pakistan are getting closer Since Trump returned to office, the US and Pakistan's relations have seen a major boost. Last month, the American president hosted the Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House for lunch. Trump said he was 'honoured' to meet Munir and the two discussed Iran, which the US president said Pakistan knew better than most. A man sits beside a poster featuring Pakistani Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, along a road in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on May 14, 2025. File Photo/AFP Speaking to reporters, the US president said he had thanked the Pakistan Army chief for ending the war with India, for which he also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump has repeatedly taken credit for brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan after four days of conflict in May. On May 7, India launched 'precise' military strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. This triggered an exchange of heavy fire between the two neighbours for four straight days. New Delhi has maintained that a ceasefire was reached between the militaries of the two nations. However, Trump continues to claim that he 'stopped' the war between India and Pakistan. Islamabad has reiterated the US president's claim and thanked him for his efforts. To woo Trump, Pakistan has also recommended Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his 'decisive diplomatic intervention' and 'pivotal leadership' in May, when India and Pakistan traded strikes. The US president's obsession with the prestigious award is well-known. He has been coveting the honour since his first term at the White House. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD During Munir's visit to the US, the two sides discussed expanding bilateral trade, 'economic development, mines and minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies,' Dawn reported, citing the Pakistani military's media wing. Cash-strapped Pakistan has hired Keith Schiller, a former bodyguard of Trump, as its lobbyist in Washington, DC. Islamabad signed two contracts with Trump-linked lobbyists worth $450,000 a month, reported The Guardian. Pakistan is rich in rare earth minerals, which are considered critical to US security. However, global supply chains for these minerals are dominated by China. After Ukraine, Trump is now eyeing Pakistan's rare earth minerals. This could explain the recent uplift in ties between the US and Pakistan, driven more by business than strategic interests. Will Trump visit Pakistan in future? The possibility of Trump visiting Pakistan cannot be ruled out. If it happens, he would be the first US president to travel to the South Asian country since George W Bush in 2006. Trump is set to visit India for the Quad summit, the dates for which are yet to be finalised. According to a Times of India (TOI) report, Pakistani business leaders and influencers are trying hard to press the White House for the US president's stopover in Islamabad during the India trip. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Quad, an informal strategic forum, also includes Japan and Australia. With inputs from agencies


News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Trump Won't Visit Pakistan, White House Clarifies As Pakistani Media Retracts Report
Last Updated: Two leading Pakistani television news channels withdrew reports on Thursday that Donald Trump planned to visit the South Asian nation, with one of them issuing an apology. After facing embarrassment globally for peddling fake news that US President Donald Trump would visit Islamabad in September, two leading Pakistani television news channels withdrew the reports, with one of them issuing an apology, Reuters reported. A section of Pakistani media, including Sama TV, Geo and ARY news channels claimed that the US President was expected to visit the South Asian nation in September. However, the White House dismissed the reports, saying, 'A trip to Pakistan has not been scheduled at this time." A senior management official at ARY told Reuters it backtracked after the foreign office said it had no knowledge of a visit. Meanwhile, Trump will visit the United Kingdom in September. King Charles will host Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for an 'unprecedented" second state visit at Windsor Castle for September 17-19. The usual venue for state visits, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing significant renovations this year. Last month, Trump hosted Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir in the White House. This is not the first time Pakistani media have been caught spreading misinformation. They made several absurd claims during the military conflict that followed Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan. (With inputs from Reuters) view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 23:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Pakistani TV channels withdraw reports on Trump visit
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he meets with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (not pictured), in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo ISLAMABAD - Two leading Pakistani television news channels withdrew reports on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to visit the South Asian nation, with one of them issuing an apology. Geo and ARY news channels had said earlier on Thursday that Trump was expected to visit Pakistan in September. But both later withdrew their reports. "Geo News apologises to its viewers for airing the news without a verification," it said. A senior management official at ARY told Reuters it backtracked after the foreign office said it had no knowledge of a visit. George W. Bush was the last U.S. president to visit Pakistan in 2006. "We have nothing to announce," a U.S. embassy spokesperson in Islamabad told Reuters, referring further questions on Trump's schedule to the White House. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Asia Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail U.S.-Pakistan relations saw a major boost when Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month in an unprecedented meeting. REUTERS


Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump's 'Pakistan Visit' turns out to be a false alarm. Country's TV channels backtrack
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Two leading Pakistani television news channels withdrew reports on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to visit the South Asian nation, with one of them issuing an and ARY news channels had said earlier on Thursday that Trump was expected to visit Pakistan in September. But both later withdrew their reports."Geo News apologises to its viewers for airing the news without a verification," it said.A senior management official at ARY told Reuters it backtracked after the foreign office said it had no knowledge of a W. Bush was the last U.S. president to visit Pakistan in 2006."We have nothing to announce," a U.S. embassy spokesperson in Islamabad told Reuters, referring further questions on Trump's schedule to the White White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. U.S.-Pakistan relations saw a major boost when Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month in an unprecedented meeting.
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First Post
15-07-2025
- Health
- First Post
Pakistan in polio grip: Lab tests find virus in 20 districts, 13 cases officially reported in 2025
At least 13 samples collected between May 8 and June 17, tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). The samples were collected from key cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad read more Pakistan is staring at a health crisis after authorities found the poliovirus in 20 districts in samples collected from sewage. The findings have raised an alarm in the country with 13 confirmed cases so far this year. A report by ARY News that quoted data from the National Reference Laboratory, at least 13 samples collected between May 8 and June 17, tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). The samples were collected from key cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, as well as in districts across Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meanwhile, Sindh reported the highest number of contaminated samples, with 14 testing positive across 10 districts. Lahore confirmed three cases, while Islamabad and four districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also reported positive samples. In Balochistan, the virus was detected in Mastung, Khuzdar, and Sibi. Additionally, Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) showed evidence of the virus. Vaccine hesitancy The rise in confirmed cases of polio is reported at a time when Pakistan is witnessing a decline in vaccine takers. Recently, the country conducted a nationwide polio vaccination drive, where at least 60,000 people refused to get the shot, with 39,000 of them in Karachi alone. These refusals are posing as a roadblock to the country's polio eradication efforts. 'We're not just fighting a virus; we're battling misinformation and mistrust,' a senior official told ARY. Health experts caution that polio spreads mainly through contaminated water or food and can lead to paralysis or even death. With no cure available, vaccination remains the only form of protection. The World Health Organisation stresses that multiple oral doses are essential to safeguard children under five, who are most at risk. With the virus reappearing in both urban and rural sewage systems, officials emphasise that the next phase of Pakistan's fight against polio must address both the spread of the virus and vaccine hesitancy with equal urgency.