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Sharif-Trump UN Meeting Signals Tactical Shift in Pakistan-US Ties

news18.com — September 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC

The 81st UN General Assembly in late September 2026 featured a highly publicized display of mutual admiration between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a tactical shift in bilateral ties centered on personal diplomacy and transactional benefits. Trump publicly called Sharif a "terrific man" and repeated his claim of brokering an end to the May 2025 Pakistan-India conflict, while Sharif credited Trump's "resolute and visionary leadership" for halting India's Operation Sindoor. Trump later shared a clip of Sharif's speech on Truth Social, endorsing Pakistan's ceasefire narrative. The warmth reflects a high-stakes transactional alliance, with Pakistan validating Trump's peacemaker image to secure tariff arrangements and U.S. investment pitches. Analysts note the relationship remains fragile, dependent on personal chemistry between Trump, Sharif, and Army Chief Asim Munir, while U.S. support stays tied to Pakistan's stance against cross-border militancy.

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