Pakistan rejects Indian claims on Kashmir, reaffirms UN-mandated right to self-determination
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan on Thursday firmly rejected assertions made by the Indian delegation on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, reiterating that the territory remains internationally recognized as disputed and that its final status must be determined in accordance with the will of its people under United Nations auspices. Exercising the Right of Reply during the...
Pakistan urges non-interference, calls for calm in Iran at UN Security Council debate
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan on Thursday urged restraint and respect for international law during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Iran, expressing hope for an early normalization of conditions and warning against any external interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. Addressing the 15-member Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership as Dar meets CPC Vice Minister Sun Haiyan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday met Ms. Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), to review the state of Pakistan–China relations and exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting in Islamabad, both sides...
Reza Pahlavi unveils vision for Post–Islamic Republic Iran, calls for western alignment, regional reset
NEW YORK, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Exiled Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has outlined an expansive vision for Iran’s future following what he described as the eventual fall of the Islamic Republic, pledging a dramatic shift in the country’s foreign policy, security posture, economic orientation and governance framework. In a statement addressed to the international community, Pahlavi argued that...
Global fintech firm signals investment interest in Pakistan during meeting with army chief
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by its Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters on Wednesday, underscoring growing international interest in Pakistan’s expanding digital and financial landscape. According to...
President Zardari, Bahrain’s King hold talks on trade, defence, regional issues
MANAMA, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama on Wednesday, where he was accorded a guard of honour, marking the high-level engagement between Pakistan and Bahrain. During the meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on enhancing trade...
Bilawal inaugurates NED University campuses in Tharparkar, calls education key to inclusive national development
MITHI, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday inaugurated the NED University–affiliated Thar Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology and the School of Modern Sciences in Tharparkar, describing the initiative as a milestone for education-led development in Sindh’s desert district and a vital step toward Pakistan’s broader progress. Addressing the inauguration ceremony,...
Dar calls for policy consistency, institutional reforms to sustain Pakistan’s economic recovery
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday underscored that lasting economic correction in Pakistan hinges on firm foundations, responsible governance, policy consistency and deep-rooted institutional reforms, as he addressed the closing session of the Pakistan Policy Dialogue 2026. The dialogue was organised by the Policy Research & Advisory Council...
Pakistan, Indonesia explore expanded investment cooperation as Ishaq Dar holds talks with Danantara Chief
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held talks with Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry and Chief Executive Officer of the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Danantara, focusing on deepening economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. According to official sources, the discussion reviewed existing...
Punjab showcases governance reforms, green mobility push to foreign delegation
LAHORE, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Senior Minister of the Government of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday briefed a high-level foreign delegation on sweeping governance reforms and climate-focused policy initiatives being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, highlighting it as an unprecedented drive for accountability, sustainability and inclusive growth in the province. During the meeting, the...