Bahrain, Kuwait launched direct airstrikes on Iran in major escalation of regional conflict: Report
“Wall Street Journal reports Gulf states carried out first known offensive strikes inside Iran, signalling a shift from defensive operations to direct military engagement.” WASHINGTON, Saturday, July 25, 2026 (WNP): Bahrain and Kuwait have reportedly launched direct airstrikes against targets inside Iran for the first time since the outbreak of the regional conflict, marking a significant escalation and broadening of...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm close ties, stress diplomacy for regional peace
“Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan underscore the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement, constructive dialogue, and joint efforts to promote regional peace and stability.” ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 25, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their longstanding brotherly relationship and shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and constructive diplomacy during a...
PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir inaugurate Pakistan’s largest AI cloud data centre
'Sky47 Karakoram One' marks a major milestone in Pakistan's digital transformation, artificial intelligence capabilities, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing infrastructure. ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 24, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday inaugurated Sky47 Karakoram One, Pakistan's largest artificial intelligence (AI) cloud data centre, describing...
PM promotes Lt Gen Aamer Raza to four-star General, appoints him Commander National Strategic Command
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 24, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved the promotion of Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt, Chief of the General Staff (CGS) of the Pakistan Army, to the rank of Four-Star General and appointed him as Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC). The appointment marks a significant development in Pakistan's strategic command structure, with...
Uzbekistan, Belarus forge a strategic partnership to transform vocational education
"A comprehensive bilateral cooperation model is modernizing workforce development, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and preparing a new generation of globally competitive professionals." By Azimjon Xusanov Director, Vocational Education Agency TASHKENT, Friday, July 24, 2026 (WNP): In an era defined by technological disruption, digital transformation, and evolving labour market demands, vocational education has emerged as one of the most strategic investments in national development....
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm strategic partnership, call for dialogue to ease regional tensions
“Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledge closer coordination, endorse the Islamabad MoU, and reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity.” CHOLPON-ATA, Friday, July 24, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Iran on Friday reaffirmed their longstanding strategic partnership and agreed to strengthen diplomatic coordination in support of regional peace and stability during a meeting...
Iranian envoy condemns terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, offers condolences to Pakistan
“Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam also questions recent political developments in the United Kingdom, alleging a connection to Britain's policy towards Iran.” ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 24, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a security checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership, expand cooperation at SCO foreign ministers’ meeting
“Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi commends Pakistan's diplomatic efforts for regional peace, extends support for Pakistan's 2027 SCO Chairmanship, while both sides pledge deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation.” CHOLPON-ATA: Pakistan and China on Friday reaffirmed their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and pledged to deepen bilateral collaboration while strengthening coordination on regional and multilateral issues during a meeting between Deputy Prime...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia in call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Islamabad, Thursday, July 23, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom, strongly condemning the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the...
Türkiye delegation visits ANF headquarters, explores enhanced cooperation on drug prevention, rehabilitation
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (WNP): A high-level delegation from Türkiye, led by the Secretary General of the International Federation of Green Crescent, visited the Headquarters of Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in Rawalpindi to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating drug abuse and advancing rehabilitation initiatives. During the visit, the delegation received a comprehensive briefing on the ANF's...