The United States has expressed solidarity with Pakistan following recent militant attacks in Balochistan, reaffirming that the Balochistan Liberation Army remains a designated terrorist group.
Bangladesh has thanked Pakistan for standing in solidarity and declining to play India in the T20 World Cup, citing concerns over fairness and political interference in cricket.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will respond firmly to any provocation from India, reaffirming Islamabad’s political and diplomatic support for Kashmir.
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir says Indian actions have failed to weaken Kashmiri resolve, reaffirming Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support for Kashmir.
China’s ambassador to Pakistan said Beijing stands firmly with Islamabad against terrorism, as both sides agreed to deepen security coordination, intelligence sharing and protection of Chinese nationals.
Former England captain Nasir Hussain criticised the ICC’s handling of venue disputes, saying unequal treatment of Pakistan and Bangladesh risks damaging international cricket.
Sri Lanka Cricket has asked Pakistan to reconsider its India match boycott at the T20 World Cup, warning of heavy financial losses and reduced tourism in Colombo.
China has voiced support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights, opposing sanctions and threats of force, as officials met in Beijing to discuss diplomatic solutions.
Pakistan is expected to become the largest weighting in JPMorgan’s upcoming frontier local currency bond index, as global investors seek higher-yield emerging markets.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan signed 37 memorandums of understanding covering energy, transport, digital development and other sectors, as both sides set a $1 billion bilateral trade goal.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan soon, with agreements planned across eight key economic sectors.