Key points
- PM reaffirms accountability for elected leaders
- Shehbaz attends Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations
- Leaders discuss strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday instructed the withdrawal of an amendment proposal submitted by some members of his party in the Senate, which sought immunity for the prime minister.
In a post on X, Shehbaz explained that he had learned of the proposal upon his return from Azerbaijan and clarified that it was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. He stated, “While I acknowledge their intent in good faith, the proposal was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. I have instructed that it be withdrawn immediately.”
On my return from Azerbaijan, I have learnt that some Senators belonging to our party have submitted an amendment regarding immunity for the Prime Minister.
While I acknowledge their intent in good faith, the proposal was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. I have…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 9, 2025
Reaffirming his commitment to accountability, the Prime Minister added, “An elected Prime Minister must remain fully accountable, both before the court of law and the people.”
Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his gratitude to President Aliyev for inviting him to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations, which mark the country’s historic victory in the 44-day Karabakh Liberation War against Armenia, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Extending warm congratulations to the government and people of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister stated that the nation’s triumph served as a “beacon of hope for all oppressed peoples striving for self-determination,” including those in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral issues and agreed to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in the fields of politics, trade, investment, energy, connectivity, and defence.
Historic peace agreement
Prime Minister Shehbaz also invited President Ilham Aliyev to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience, an invitation that was graciously accepted by the Azerbaijani leader.
Recognising the progress made in the South Caucasus, the Prime Minister praised President Aliyev’s leadership and his signing of the historic peace agreement with Armenia earlier this year.
In response, President Ilham Aliyev thanked Pakistan for its unwavering support during Azerbaijan’s just struggle to liberate the Karabakh region. He also commended Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability in South Asia.
