“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make a three-day official visit to China from 23 to 26 May 2026, Ishaq Dar announced.”

Ishaq DarStatementMay 13, 2026Read the original

Pakistan's deputy prime minister announcing the trip.

Our verdict

True

Dar announced the 23-26 May visit, and it went ahead; Pakistan's PM office called it four days.

What we found

China's foreign ministry later confirmed the dates. The claim accurately reports Dar's announcement.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
PM Shehbaz to undertake official three-day China visit: DPM Dar. [1]
Supports the claim
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit to hold talks with Xi Jinping. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Spill, The Tribune (India). We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Spill · PM Shehbaz to undertake official three-day China visit: DPM Dar
[2]The Tribune (India) · Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit to hold talks with Xi Jinping

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