Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif touched down in Dushanbe on Thursday, wrapping up his whirlwind four-nation tour with a powerful diplomatic and environmental mission.
Greeted with full honors by Tajik leadership, Shehbaz’s visit is packed with high-stakes meetings and global advocacy.
In a crucial sit-down with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, the PM will push for deeper ties across trade, energy, and security — and personally thank Tajikistan for standing with Pakistan during its four-day showdown with India.
At the Glaciers’ Preservation Conference 2025, Shehbaz will spotlight Pakistan’s frontline battle with climate change, warning of vanishing glaciers and the urgent need for global climate justice. “Pakistan won’t stay silent as its mountains melt,” insiders say of the PM’s expected message.
Joined by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Advisor Tariq Fatemi, Shehbaz’s Tajikistan leg marks the finale of a regional gratitude tour — following visits to Turkiye, Iran, and Azerbaijan — aimed at uniting allies and shattering India’s false war narrative.
The backdrop: a deadly standoff sparked by India’s May 7 strikes on civilian areas in Pakistan and AJK, killing dozens. Pakistan hit back hard, downing six Indian jets and dozens of drones before a tense ceasefire on May 10.
As Islamabad ramps up its global campaign against Indian aggression, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is also set to lead a delegation abroad to counter Indian propaganda and rally support for Pakistan’s peace-first stance.