September 14 – The Express Tribune states that French President Emmanuel Macron late Thursday night had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan, in which he acknowledged the “high price” Pakistan has paid in the fight against terrorism. According to a statement released by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the French president congratulated Imran on his party’s election win and also for assuming the prime minister’s office. Macron doubled down on the need to foster bilateral dialogue.
The Express Tribune: 'Pakistan's paid dearly in war on terror': France's Macron tells Imran
