China backs Pakistan’s role in US-Iran engagement as Ishaq Dar meets envoy
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on...
Pakistan, Egypt conclude ‘Thunder-II’ joint exercise at Cherat
RAWALPINDI, Monday, April 20, 2026 (WNP): A two-week Pakistan–Egypt joint military exercise, ‘Thunder-II’, focusing on counterterrorism operations, concluded successfully at Cherat, the military’s media...
Aurangzeb, EU Envoy discuss investment outlook, economic reforms ahead of business forum
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s steady return to macroeconomic stability...
Pakistan, Morocco deepen defence ties with shift toward joint production
RABAT, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Morocco have entered a new phase in their defence partnership, moving toward strategic co-production following the...
Qatar moves toward strategic defence pact with Pakistan: Report
DOHA, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Qatar is reportedly nearing the signing of a strategic defence agreement with Pakistan, a move aimed at strengthening...
Pakistan, Egypt stress dialogue as Ishaq Dar, Abdelatty discuss regional situation
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr...
Russia not mediating US-Iran Talks, backs Pakistan’s role in dialogue: Envoy Khorev
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Russia is not acting as a direct mediator in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran,...
Somalia signs $900 million deal with Pakistan for JF-17 Block III fighter jets
ISTANBUL, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Somalia has finalized a landmark defence agreement with Pakistan for the procurement of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder...
Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels after ship seizure, reports suggest escalation
TEHRAN, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified following reports that Iranian forces launched drone strikes targeting...