{
  "id": 11259085,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz met Trump at reception banquet on UNGA sidelines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pm-shehbaz-met-trump-at-reception-banquet-on-unga-sidelines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:56:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034035/pm-shehbaz-met-trump-at-reception-banquet-on-unga-sidelines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PM Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a meeting with President Donald Trump at a reception banquet during the UNGA 81st session in New York last month, according to information released by the Press Information Department on Thursday. The White House shared photographs of the two leaders standing together, smiling and shaking hands, though no further specifics about their conversation were provided. The UNGA debate took place from September 22 to 26, with a concluding session on September 28. PM Shehbaz delivered a speech on September 25 and was acknowledged by US President Trump who described him as \"a terrific man\" in his address. In addition to the banquet, PM Shehbaz participated in bilateral meetings with other global leaders, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit to New York, his interaction with Trump, and his involvement in the UNGA debate unfolded as Pakistan assumed the role of a mediator for de-escalation between the US and Iran. Further updates are anticipated.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United States President Donald Trump during the reception banquet hosted by the latter in honour of world leaders, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York last month, according to details released by the Press Information Department (PID) on Thursday. The PID shared photographs, released by the White House,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}