Economic protests exploited by foreign actors, situation now stabilized in Iran: Cultural Counsellor Meshki
ISLAMABAD, Monday, January 12, 2026 (WNP): Iran’s Cultural Counsellor, Majid Meshki, has said that recent unrest in the Islamic Republic stemmed from economic grievances that were later exploited by hostile foreign actors, asserting that the situation has now largely stabilized following decisive government action and public support. In a detailed statement addressing recent demonstrations in Iran, Meshki said fluctuations in...
FM Dar, Uzbek counterpart reaffirm commitment to deepening political, economic, cultural ties
ISLAMABAD, Monday, January 12, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, during which both sides reaffirmed the depth and positive trajectory of Pakistan–Uzbekistan bilateral relations. According to an official account, the two foreign ministers emphasized the need to sustain momentum in political dialogue,...
Iran marks ‘historic day’ as nationwide rallies signal public support: Supreme Leader
TEHRAN, Monday, January 12, 2026 (WNP): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday described the latest nationwide rallies as a “historic day,” saying the large-scale public demonstrations reflected the Iranian nation’s resolve and thwarted foreign-backed attempts to sow unrest in the country. In a message, Imam Khamenei said the mass gatherings, marked by strong public participation across multiple...
Russia losing at least 1,000 soldiers daily, urges united global action to end war
KYIV, Monday, January 12, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Russian forces are suffering losses of no fewer than 1,000 soldiers killed each day, a rate he said has persisted since December, underscoring what he described as the human cost Moscow is willing to bear to prolong the war. In a strongly worded statement, President Zelenskyy said...
Iran says Peaceful economic protests exploited by violent elements, cites foreign interference
ISLAMABAD, Monday, January 12, 2026 (WNP): The Islamic Republic of Iran has said that recent protests triggered by economic concerns were largely peaceful in nature but were later exploited by a small number of violent elements amid growing foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs. In a fact sheet issued by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in...
Iran reports calm amid unrest; ambassador highlights public resilience against destabilization efforts
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, January 11, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday provided an update on the internal situation in Iran, stating that the country has remained largely calm since Saturday night. According to the ambassador, Tehran and other major cities witnessed no significant disturbances, as citizens remained vigilant against violent elements...
Pakistan Navy flotilla visits Oman, holds Joint Maritime Exercise with Royal Navy of Oman
RAWALPINDI, Sunday, January 11, 2026 (WNP): A Pakistan Navy flotilla, comprising PNS Rah Naward (sail ship), PNS Madadgar and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel PMSS Kashmir, paid a goodwill visit to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued on Sunday. Upon arrival, the visiting ships were accorded a warm welcome by...
Ishaq Dar concludes Saudi Arabia visit, returns home after OIC meeting, consulate inauguration, Umrah
MAKKAH, Sunday, January 11, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday departed for Pakistan after completing an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he represented Pakistan at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah. During the visit, Senator...
Ishaq Dar performs Umrah after OIC meeting, prays for Pakistan, unity of Muslim Ummah
MAKKAH, Sunday, January 11, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday performed Umrah in Makkah Mukarramah following his participation in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Jeddah. According to official sources, Senator Dar offered special prayers at the Holy Kaaba...
Pakistan, China pledge deeper media, digital cooperation as Chinese journalists visit Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Saturday welcomed a delegation of Chinese journalists to Pakistan, along with Mr. Wang Shengjie, a representative of the Embassy of China, during their visit to the Ministry’s state-of-the-art Digital Communication Department. The minister described the visit as a significant step toward strengthening media collaboration and...