Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 5:04 PM

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused foreign powers of using terrorism as a political tool in Pakistan. He said recent attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Jaffar Express bombing, showed clear signs of external involvement. The PM warned that terrorism threatens all of South Asia and called for global accountability.

Sharif stressed that Pakistan wants dialogue, not conflict, with its neighbors. He urged regional countries to resolve disputes through diplomacy and uphold sovereignty and peace. He highlighted the importance of a stable Afghanistan for regional security and said Pakistan is working closely with Kabul to improve ties....