Shehbaz-Biden meeting likely during PM's US visit.

UNITED NATIONS -- Amid warming ties between Pakistan and the US, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may have a meeting with President Joe Biden during his New York visit to attend the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, it emerged Saturday.

According to a The News report, the premier will reach the US on September 19 and depart for home on September 24 after a hectic five-day visit during which he will also hold meetings with the heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB).

The Pakistani PM, who will be accompanied by key members of his federal cabinet during his visit, is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 23.

Though the schedule of the premier's meetings in the US is not known yet, PM Shehbaz, along with FM Bilawal Bhutto, may have a meeting with US President Joe Biden, the report said.

During their stay in US, Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto will attend the dinner reception hosted by President Biden for the heads of state and government.

Former president Pervaiz Musharraf during his tenure had a detailed but secret meeting...

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