politics

March 4, 2026

Pakistani Prime Minister Postpones Russia Visit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has delayed his trip to Russia due to the current domestic and regional situations

Pakistani Prime Minister Postpones Russia Visit

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his planned trip to Russia.
  • The visit was scheduled for March 3-5.
  • The postponement is attributed to current domestic and regional situations.
  • A new date will be decided after consultations with Moscow.
  • Sharif extended condolences to Iran over the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • The decision follows escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring TTP fighters, which Afghanistan denies.
  • Russia has urged neighboring states to halt cross-border attacks and seek diplomatic solutions.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin described ties with Pakistan as mutually beneficial and highlighted cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
  • Russia had approved a draft agreement with Pakistan on scientific, technical, and innovative cooperation.

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