Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to attend the funeral of the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. This visit occurs amidst ongoing regional tensions and Pakistan's role in mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran.
Why it matters
The funeral serves as a high-stakes diplomatic venue for regional leaders to navigate the aftermath of a major geopolitical conflict.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei this week, the South Asian nation’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday (July 2, 2026).
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