The visit marks a key diplomatic moment in a relationship that has seen persistent strain since the 2020 clashes in.

Officials said the attack bore the hallmarks of previous assaults by ethnic Baloch separatist militants.

Initial reports from the scene indicated that human remains were found scattered at the crash site.

Hours later, Daesh claimed responsibility, stating that a moped packed with explosives had been used to target the convoy.

The talks, described as being at an “advanced level,” come amid growing frustration over SAARC’s dormancy.

In Lahore, Rescue 1122 reported two deaths and 12 injuries linked to the storms.

“He was only around 30 and had recently married before his arrest,” said a PTM representative.

The Uttarakhand government, via civil aviation regulators UCADA and the DGCA, has suspended all helicopter services in the Char Dham.

Authorities said one person survived the crash.

“It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash,” police said.