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Saudi Gazette
22-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Pakistan PM proposes Saudi Arabia as neutral venue for talks with India
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed Saudi Arabia as a potential neutral venue for future dialogue between Pakistan and India, expressing hope for de-escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. In a briefing to Pakistani media anchors at the PM House, Shehbaz said that ongoing communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries had calmed tensions, laying the groundwork for potential negotiations. He confirmed that Pakistan's National Security Adviser would lead the country's delegation if talks proceed. Responding to questions about third-party venues, the prime minister ruled out China as unacceptable to India and said Saudi Arabia might be a mutually agreeable location for dialogue. He said any future talks would center on four core issues: Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism. In a separate revelation, Shehbaz also confirmed that he consulted with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif before promoting Army Chief Gen. Syed Asim Munir to the symbolic rank of field marshal, calling it a "consulted decision" in line with his leadership's approach to key appointments. On domestic matters, the prime minister presided over a meeting focused on affordable housing. He stressed the importance of low-cost housing initiatives to stimulate the economy and create jobs. The task force presented updates on the forthcoming Condominium Act 2025 and amendments to the Foreclosure Law, which are expected to ease access to housing loans. — Agencies
India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Shehbaz Sharif appeals to India for peaceful talks, resolve outstanding issues
Pakistan and India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday night, as the country observed 'Youm-e-Tashakur' (Day of Thanks) to pay homage to the a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument here, Shehbaz said that India and Pakistan fought three wars and got lesson is to sit down as peaceful neighbours and settle all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. Without resolution of our issues, we cannot have peace in this part of the world,' Shehbaz has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism."If peace comes, we can also cooperate in counterterrorism,' said the Prime Minister, who was the chief guest at the event, attended by top army carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the military confrontation after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile Minister Shehbaz thanked all friendly countries for their role in arranging the ceasefire, and especially thanked US President Donald Trump for playing "an active role".State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered. Rallies were also held across the country to express solidarity with the armed in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz hoisted the national flag at the PM House in Islamabad in connection with 'Youm-e-Tashakkur'."Pakistan is a peaceful country, but it reserves the right to give a befitting response in its defence," he said, recalling the recent military confrontation with said the armed forces of Pakistan responded "befittingly and effectively" to India and wrote a "golden chapter" in the military history of the also visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf, who was killed in attacks by India, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Army chief Asim Munir and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accompanied the prime prime minister extended his condolences to the family members of the squadron also visited Rawalpindi's Combined Military Hospital to enquire about the health of soldiers and civilians injured in the recent Indian attacks."The way the Pakistan armed forces and the entire nation fought this war is unparalleled,' he was for the second time that 'Youm-e-Tashakkur' was observed after a ceasefire was announced. It was first observed on Sunday, when rallies were taken out to pay tribute to the armed forces for their response to India."Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity and core national interests,' President Asif Ali Zardari InMust Watch
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Pak, India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle their outstanding issues: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for peaceful dialogue with India to resolve outstanding issues, including Kashmir, during 'Youm-e-Tashakur,' a day of thanks observed to honor the military. He emphasized that wars have yielded no positive outcomes and urged both nations to engage as peaceful neighbors. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pakistan and India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday night, as the country observed ' Youm-e-Tashakur ' (Day of Thanks) to pay homage to the military. Addressing a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument here, Shehbaz said that India and Pakistan fought three wars and got nothing."The lesson is to sit down as peaceful neighbours and settle all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. Without resolution of our issues, we cannot have peace in this part of the world," Shehbaz has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism."If peace comes, we can also cooperate in counterterrorism," said the Prime Minister, who was the chief guest at the event, attended by top army carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the military confrontation after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile Minister Shehbaz thanked all friendly countries for their role in arranging the ceasefire, and especially thanked US President Donald Trump for playing "an active role".State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered. Rallies were also held across the country to express solidarity with the armed in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz hoisted the national flag at the PM House in Islamabad in connection with 'Youm-e-Tashakkur'."Pakistan is a peaceful country, but it reserves the right to give a befitting response in its defence," he said, recalling the recent military confrontation with said the armed forces of Pakistan responded "befittingly and effectively" to India and wrote a "golden chapter" in the military history of the also visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf, who was killed in attacks by India, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Army chief Asim Munir and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accompanied the prime prime minister extended his condolences to the family members of the squadron also visited Rawalpindi's Combined Military Hospital to enquire about the health of soldiers and civilians injured in the recent Indian attacks."The way the Pakistan armed forces and the entire nation fought this war is unparalleled," he was for the second time that 'Youm-e-Tashakkur' was observed after a ceasefire was announced. It was first observed on Sunday, when rallies were taken out to pay tribute to the armed forces for their response to India."Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity and core national interests," President Asif Ali Zardari said.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak, India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle their outstanding issues: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan and India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday night, as the country observed ' Youm-e-Tashakur ' (Day of Thanks) to pay homage to the military. Addressing a special 'Youm-e-Tashakur' event at the Pakistan Monument here, Shehbaz said that India and Pakistan fought three wars and got nothing. "The lesson is to sit down as peaceful neighbours and settle all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. Without resolution of our issues, we cannot have peace in this part of the world," Shehbaz said. India has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tiger meeting her former zookeeper after 5 years. See what happens next! Story To Hear Undo "If peace comes, we can also cooperate in counterterrorism," said the Prime Minister, who was the chief guest at the event, attended by top army officials. India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Live Events Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military installations. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the military confrontation after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked all friendly countries for their role in arranging the ceasefire, and especially thanked US President Donald Trump for playing "an active role". State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered. Rallies were also held across the country to express solidarity with the armed forces. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz hoisted the national flag at the PM House in Islamabad in connection with 'Youm-e-Tashakkur'. "Pakistan is a peaceful country, but it reserves the right to give a befitting response in its defence," he said, recalling the recent military confrontation with India. He said the armed forces of Pakistan responded "befittingly and effectively" to India and wrote a "golden chapter" in the military history of the country. Shehbaz also visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf, who was killed in attacks by India, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Army chief Asim Munir and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accompanied the prime minister. The prime minister extended his condolences to the family members of the squadron leader. He also visited Rawalpindi's Combined Military Hospital to enquire about the health of soldiers and civilians injured in the recent Indian attacks. "The way the Pakistan armed forces and the entire nation fought this war is unparalleled," he said. It was for the second time that 'Youm-e-Tashakkur' was observed after a ceasefire was announced. It was first observed on Sunday, when rallies were taken out to pay tribute to the armed forces for their response to India. "Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity and core national interests," President Asif Ali Zardari said.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Nawaz Sharif designed, oversaw military operation against India: Pakistan leader
The military operation against India was "designed" under the supervision of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, claimed a provincial minister on the former three-time premier and elder brother of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, had congratulated Pakistan's civil and military leadership soon after the two countries reached an understanding on Saturday to end the conflict."The whole operation against India was designed under the supervision of former prime minister and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif," Pakistan's Punjab province Information Minister Azma Bukhari said Nawaz is not a leader of "a, b, c, d type", rather his work speaks for himself. "It was Nawaz Sharif who made Pakistan a nuclear power and now designed the whole operation against India," the minister the claim by Bukhari is true, then it is reflective of Nawaz's influence over the civil as well as military leadership of the Nawaz attended a high-level meeting at the PM House convened to assess the Indo-Pak tensions on May 8. The meeting was called a day after India hit nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror Nawaz holds no government portfolio, he attended the meeting in the capacity of the head of the ruling party government, the Express Tribune had the meeting, the elder Sharif pitched for utilising all available diplomatic resources to restore peace with India, the report said. "I am not in favour of taking an aggressive position (against India),' Nawaz was quoted as the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and had been advocating for a diplomatic solution to the rising tensions with India. 'Pakistan is a peace-loving country and prefers peace, but also knows how to defend itself,' Nawaz said in a post on X on Saturday.'Thanks be to Allah Almighty for making Pakistan proud. I congratulate and congratulate the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, the Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sindhu, and the armed forces of Pakistan,' he was the prime minister of Pakistan during the Kargil war of InMust Watch advertisementIN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor#India-Pakistan
