•Diplomatic officials return to Washington to prepare, but officials remain alert about the prospect of “flagship participation” at the White House
• Prime Minister asks the IMF to consider flood losses when encountering government officials in Islamabad today
•In a joint statement after meeting with Trump, Muslim group leaders reject forced displacement in Gaza
New York: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic support for us Business The White House meeting with President Donald Trump is expected to reach its climax today (Thursday).
During the whirlwind tour, Prime Minister Shehbaz attended the UNGA meeting, an important multilateral summit for the Muslim group and a bystander with heads of international financial institutions in New York.
Now all signs point to Washington’s flagship engagement, although officials still feel guarded by the details.
The Prime Minister’s media team, staff at the Pakistan Embassy and their UN mission, all described the meeting as “almost certain”.
It is obvious from the facts below that several senior diplomats have returned to Washington to prepare. Media staff at the embassy are also moving back to the capital, while journalists from Pakistan covered the visit and are organizing a quick trip to the south.
During the media interaction, Prime Minister Shebaz simply smiled and said he would talk about this the next day when reporters were asked about the possibility of meeting with President Trump on Thursday.
Sources also indicated that Marshal Asim Munir could join the Prime Minister’s meeting in Washington. Earlier this year, the Army Director became the country’s first military commander Being invited Go to the White House to attend a bilateral meeting.
Despite this, the meeting with Trump has not been publicly confirmed when it is held in the media.
When asked about the possibility of the meeting, a senior State Department official skillfully introduced the president’s timetable. However, Trump’s schedule on Thursday has not been released yet.
Meet with IMF, WB officials
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz at a meeting with International Monetary Foundation (IMF) Chief Crystalina Georgieva, Prime Minister urge The lender considered the recent flood Damage under review will be imminent.
The IMF team started talking to the government today (Thursday) in Islamabad.
Ms. Georgieva expressed sympathy for all those affected by the flood, PM Office statement said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also joined the World Bank (WB) Group President Ajay Banga for praising the bank’s support for the country.
Also on Wednesday, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, attended the Prime Minister and attended a high-level meeting of the Global Development Plan convened by his Chinese rival Li Qiang.
Joint Statement
Prime Minister Shehbaz and Foreign Secretary Ishaq Dar also had a one-on-one face-to-face meeting with President Trump after Wednesday’s meeting.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement On X, a video that meets the letters, describes it as informal communication. The video shows the U.S. president warmly greets Prime Ministers Shehbaz and FM Dar, followed by a letter conversation.
A joint statement issued after the Muslim leader met with the U.S. President highlighted the unbearable situation in the Gaza Strip, including humanitarian disasters and human losses from high humanity, as well as the serious consequences for the region and impacted it into the Muslim world.
The leaders of the Muslim state reiterated their common position and rejected forced displacement of the Gaza people. They stressed the need to end the war and an immediate ceasefire to ensure the release of hostages and allow access to adequate humanitarian aid, which is the first step towards justice and outreached peace.
Posted at Dawn on September 25, 2025
