After attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), premier departed for Geneva to check on the health of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and apprise him of the major developments of his visit to the US. From Geneva, Shehbaz Sharif will proceed to London today (Saturday), where he will spend three days.

As he spoke to the UNGA in New York, the prime minister began his address with a verse of the Holy Quran and praised UN Secretary-General António Guterres for leading the organization through what he called "extremely difficult times."

Emphasizing international challenges, Shehbaz Sharif stated that humanitarian crises are intensifying, terrorism still poses a threat to international peace, and the proliferation of fake news and propaganda has undermined people s trust globally. He emphasized that climate change is one of the greatest threats to human existence and urged for immediate international action.

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The prime minister also accused India of politically exploiting sensitive incidents such as Pahalgam and warned that regional conflicts are increasing global instability.

Echoing recent tensions in the military, Shehbaz Sharif praised Pakistan s military, attributing the leadership of Army Chief General Asim Munir for a "befitting response" to Indian aggression. He alleged the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian aircraft, calling it a historic moment that India "will never forget."