Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that sustainable peace and normalization of relations between Pakistan and India are impossible without resolving the Kashmir dispute. Addressing an Overseas Pakistanis Convention in London, the premier stated that any belief that bilateral relations can be established without addressing the Kashmir issue constitutes living in a "fool's paradise." He emphasized that Pakistan seeks dialogue with India on the basis of equality, noting that the two countries have spent billions of dollars on wars that could have been invested in public welfare and development.

Sharif criticized New Delhi's approach and urged India to behave as a cooperative neighbor rather than a combative one. "Pakistan and India are neighbors we must learn to live together. But let me be clear: there can be no normalization of ties without resolving Kashmir," he added. The prime minister's comments come amid heightened tensions following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians were killed by militants.

The prime minister also addressed the Pahalgam incident, recalling that he had announced the formation of an international committee and clarifying that Pakistan had no connection with it. He said Pakistan had repeatedly offered India a transparent investigation into the matter. Regarding the events of May 6, Sharif stated that when Pakistan decided to respond to India, the military leadership did not look back, claiming that in a decisive response, six Indian planes were destroyed.

During his speech, Sharif praised overseas Pakistanis as the "true ambassadors" of the country, acknowledging their hard work and immense contribution to Pakistan's economy. He revealed that overseas Pakistanis remitted $48.5 billion this year alone, calling these remittances a lifeline for the nation. The prime minister assured the government's commitment to protecting their rights and representing their concerns internationally, saluting them for defending Pakistan's image abroad.

Kilcoo secured their place in Down football history on Sunday, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive Senior Football Championship title with a 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Carryduff at Pairc Esler. The Magpies delivered their strongest performance of the championship when it mattered most, with Paul Devlin's first-half penalty goal providing crucial separation in a hard-fought contest that saw the throw-in time pushed back to 5pm following a pitch inspection.

The match, originally scheduled for 3:30pm, saw Kilcoo demonstrate the championship experience that has defined their remarkable 12-title run over 13 seasons. Devlin's 22nd-minute penalty strike down the middle proved decisive, with the player explaining his calculated approach: "It was a big moment in the game and it needed to go in, so I didn't want to put it in the corner and the keeper has a chance if diving. I just thought I wanted to hit it hard."

Carryduff, making their first final appearance since losing to Kilcoo in the 2020 decider, mounted a second-half rally but ultimately fell short of claiming what would have been their inaugural Frank O'Hare Cup. The South Belfast club had powered past Burren in the semi-final with their full contingent available, but couldn't overcome Kilcoo's championship pedigree despite showing improved form from their previous final appearance five years earlier.

Devlin expressed satisfaction with the victory amid external skepticism, noting "it's nice to see that people want Kilcoo to fall" while emphasizing the team's resilience. "This one is sweet with how the game played out and the build-up where we were doubted in this year's championship," he told BBC Sport NI. "It just shows the character of this team. Big teams play well in big games and we have that experience to put in those big performances." The win solidifies Kilcoo's status as the dominant force in Down football, achieving a landmark that had eluded them when Burren denied their seventh consecutive title bid in 2018.