The claim
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to make a three-day official visit to China from May 23 to May 26, 2026, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable Pakistani news outlets reported on May 13, 2026 that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's three-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, 2026.
What we found
No contradictory evidence was found.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Pakistan Today (May 13, 2026), Tribune.com.pk, Dawn.com, and MSN.com all reported on May 13, 2026 that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced the official three-day visit from May 23-26, 2026.
pakistantoday.com.pk· Multiple news outlets confirm visit - Background
Pakistan and China maintain a longstanding strategic partnership; the visit follows President Zardari's recent trip to China and aims to deepen digital cooperation.
dawn.com· Context of Pak-China relations
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