Shehbaz Sharif thanked China and called it Pakistan's "most reliable friend" amid tensions with India. China reaffirmed its support for Pakistan's sovereignty and called for a fair probe into the Pahalgam attack.

Beijing expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalation, with Donald Trump posting hours later about ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ mediated by US.

Pakistan is China’s “iron brother,” but full support is a bridge too far when Beijing would much prefer de-escalation to an expanded conflict.