PM Shehbaz, Bilawal congratulate Trump on US election win

Bilawal hopes for an anti-war shift under Trump, as Shehbaz anticipates closer Pakistan-US ties.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as US President, calling it a "historic victory" for a second term.

In a tweet, Shehbaz expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the incoming administration to bolster Pakistan-U.S. relations.

"I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-U.S. partnership," Shehbaz wrote.

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Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also congratulated Donald Trump on his "election and historic comeback" as U.S. President in a tweet on winning the election.

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Describing the victory as a "resounding" endorsement for Trump and his allies, Bhutto Zardari conveyed optimism for a more peaceful global landscape.

"The people of America have given him and his team a resounding victory," Bilawal wrote, tagging prominent figures like Elon Musk, J.D. Vance, Robert Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard.

He highlighted the win as an "anti-war mandate" and expressed hopes that Trump’s administration would prioritise peace and work to reduce international conflicts.