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.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport.

“Until terrorism is eliminated, the federal government will continue to support the province’s security efforts," Sharif said.

Local sources, including community members and civil society activists, described the situation as dire.