Pakistan, May 22 -- Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is set to visit Turkey, Iran, and Azerbaijan next week in a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and seek support amid rising tensions with India. He will meet the top leadership of these countries to express gratitude for their support during the ongoing standoff with India. These nations have stood with Pakistan in the face of recent challenges, and this visit aims to further solidify those alliances.

This visit follows the breakdown of the Indus Waters Treaty by India and its false accusations regarding the Pahalgam incident. In retaliation, Pakistan's military launched a decisive counterattack, downing Indian aircraft and targeting key military installations. Pakistan also initiated "Ope...