Zelenskyy says new diplomatic momentum offers fresh opportunity for peace in Ukraine
KYIV, Saturday, January 3, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said renewed diplomatic engagement with international partners has created a fresh opportunity to bring an end to the war, following high-level discussions with national security advisers from the Coalition of the Willing member states. President Zelenskyy said a series of three panels were held involving Ukraine’s negotiating team...
Dar departs for Beijing to co-chair 7th Pakistan–China Strategic Dialogue, signaling strong start to 2026 diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, January 3, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday departed for Beijing to co-chair, alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue scheduled for January 4, 2026. Senator Dar is the first foreign dignitary to visit China in 2026, underscoring the depth and priority of Pakistan–China...
PAF successfully tests indigenous ‘Taimoor’ cruise missile, boosting national defence capability
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, January 3, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Saturday successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its aerospace and defence capabilities through indigenous innovation. According to an official statement, the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) is capable of engaging both land...
Indian Trade Union Conference condemns U.S. actions against Venezuela, demands release of President Maduro
VISAKHAPATNAM, Saturday, January 3, 2026 (WNP): Trade union leaders and delegates from across India staged a large demonstration in Visakhapatnam to protest the illegal U.S. actions against Venezuela, including allegations of the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The protest took place on the sidelines of the All India Conference, where more than 1,500 delegates and...
Pakistan conveys condolences on passing of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
ISLAMABAD, Friday, January 2, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday visited the Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad to express Pakistan’s condolences on the passing of former prime minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Begum Khaleda Zia. During the visit, Senator Dar conveyed his sympathies to the Acting...
PM Shehbaz appoints Ashrafi as Coordinator for Religious Harmony, Pakistan’s Diaspora in Middle East, Muslim Countries
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 1, 2026 (WNP): The Prime Minister has appointed Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, as Coordinator for Religious Harmony and for the Pakistani Diaspora in the Middle East and Muslim Countries. The appointment comes at a critical time, given the evolving situation in the Muslim world and the strategic importance of relations...
Maryam unveils upgraded Wagah Border arena to enhance public experience, national image
LAHORE, Thursday, January 1, 2026 (WNP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed, state-of-the-art arena at the world-famous Wagah Border crossing, marking a significant upgrade to one of Pakistan’s most iconic national landmarks. The chief minister, who was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony, was accompanied by the Corps Commander Lahore and the Director...