Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leaves for China for four-day visit
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“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (May 23, 2026) departed for Hangzhou, China”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that PM Shehbaz Sharif was scheduled for an official visit to China from May 23-26, 2026. One specific source mentions his departure for Hangzhou.
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— Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that PM Shehbaz Sharif would undertake an official visit to China from May 23-26, saying the visit would include a vibrant b…
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2607899/pm-shehbaz-to-embark-on…
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— ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would undertake an official visit to China from May 23-26.
https://kashmirenglish.pk/pm-shehbaz-to-undertake-three-day-…
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— Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed for Pakistan after completing his official visit to China on 4 September, 2025.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
“his four-day visit to promote ties with Beijing and celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties”
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Web search results confirm the visit dates (May 23-26) and explicitly mention that the visit is to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.
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“Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister of IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi accompanied the Prime Minister”
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While evidence confirms the PM visited China and was accompanied by 'top officials', the specific list of names (Ishaq Dar, Ahsan Iqbal, Attaullah Tarar, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Tariq Fatemi) is not explicitly listed as a group in the provided search snippets, although Ishaq Dar is mentioned individually.
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— ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a meeting to review the preparations for his upcoming visit to China, wherein he directed the formulation of comprehensive plans…
https://islamabadpost.com.pk/pm-for-plans-on-b2b-meetings-at…
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— During the visit, the prime minister will meet President Xi and engage in delegation-level talks with Premier Li in Beijing. Additionally, he will hold discussions with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Stan…
https://myhomepakistan.pk/prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-set-…
https://myhomepakistan.pk/prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-set-…
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— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that his recent five-day visit to China remained successful as a high-powered Chinese delegation would visit.
https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Jun-2024/high-powered-chinese-d…
https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Jun-2024/high-powered-chinese-d…
“The Prime Minister will meet with the Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province in Hangzhou”
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One search result mentions the PM meeting the Party Secretary of Shenzhen, but the specific claim about the Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province in Hangzhou is only supported by the snippet mentioning his departure for Hangzhou.
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— Prime Minister Sharif and Party Secretary Meng Fanli discussed the potential for robust linkages and exchanges between scientists, innovators, and businessmen from both countries.
https://trendstoday.pk/pm-shahbaz-sharif-meets-with-shenzhen…
https://trendstoday.pk/pm-shahbaz-sharif-meets-with-shenzhen…
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— On the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Riyadh on Monday.According to sources, the Crown Prince MBS is also schedu…
https://www.economy.pk/prime-minister-shahbaz-shareef-to-vis…
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— Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif addressed the public amid recent geopolitical tensions. He called the operation against India a success, while emphasizing that his country has always stood fo…
https://zamin.uz/newsite/en/dunyo/150062-shahboz-sharif-hind…
https://zamin.uz/newsite/en/dunyo/150062-shahboz-sharif-hind…
“participate in a business forum held to promote cooperation between Pakistani and Chinese companies under CPEC Phase 2 and attend the ceremony for the exchange of agreements and memorandums of understanding”
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Multiple sources confirm the visit includes a business-to-business forum and the launch/promotion of CPEC Phase 2.
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— Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that PM Shehbaz Sharif would undertake an official visit to China from May 23-26, saying the visit would include a vibrant b…
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2607899/pm-shehbaz-to-embark-on…
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2607899/pm-shehbaz-to-embark-on…
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— shehbaz sharif, china, pakistan, beijing, sputnik, china-pakistan economic corridor (cpec).Phase I centered on energy and infrastructure, relying mainly on government-to-government collaboration, but …
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— Dar also confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from May 23 to 26, where both countries will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.
https://bloompakistan.com/pakistan-confirms-cpec-phase-2-lau…
https://bloompakistan.com/pakistan-confirms-cpec-phase-2-lau…
“the Prime Minister will hold meetings with CEOs of prominent Chinese companies”
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Multiple sources confirm meetings with CEOs/senior executives of prominent Chinese enterprises in Beijing and Hangzhou.
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— Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (born 23 September 1951) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who has served as the prime minister of Pakistan since 2024, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif
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— 1 hour ago ... The Prime Minister will further meet heads of prominent Chinese companies and visit the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). Officials ...
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— May 14, 2026 ... Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a meeting with the senior executives of prominent Chinese enterprises in Beijing. He invited ...
https://www.facebook.com/PakistanTVGlobal/posts/a-high-level…
https://www.facebook.com/PakistanTVGlobal/posts/a-high-level…
“He will also visit the headquarters of the Chinese company Alibaba and participate in the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding on cooperation”
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The specific detail about visiting Alibaba headquarters is mentioned in the snippet regarding his departure for Hangzhou, but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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— 1 hour ago ... Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Beijing, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He will also ...
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— 2 days ago ... Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to sign over 100 agreements worth nearly $5 billion during his China visit from May 24–26, aiming to ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmM6AcFL6k/
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— 22 hours ago ... Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23 to 26 for high-level talks expected to focus on economic cooperation, ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYon6-QEc0G/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYon6-QEc0G/
“the Prime Minister will depart for a visit to Beijing, where he will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang”
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Multiple sources confirm the PM's itinerary includes Beijing and meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarks on a five-day visit to China, accompanied by top officials, to strengthen economic relations, participate in business forums, and meet with Chinese leaders includ…
https://www.samaa.tv/2087315922-pm-shehbaz-leaves-for-five-d…
https://www.samaa.tv/2087315922-pm-shehbaz-leaves-for-five-d…
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— The prime minister has an extensive programme in Beijing reflecting depth and breadth of Pakistan-China ties. He will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Premier Li Qiang, and the Chairman of t…
https://dnd.com.pk/pm-shahbaz-sharif-arrives-in-beijing-to-m…
https://dnd.com.pk/pm-shahbaz-sharif-arrives-in-beijing-to-m…
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— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday arrived in China’s Shenzhen on the first leg of his official visit to the country with the aim to enhance bilateral trade and economic ties with Beijing and attra…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1196716-pm-shehbaz-leaves-…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1196716-pm-shehbaz-leaves-…
“The Prime Minister will also participate in an event held to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations”
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Although the specific 'event' is not detailed in a separate search result, the claim that the visit is to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations is corroborated by multiple sources.
“The Prime Minister will also visit the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)”
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The visit to the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is explicitly mentioned in one search result snippet, but not corroborated by others.
“the foreign office said on Friday (May 22) that the Prime Minister will pay his official visit to China from May 23 to 26”
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