Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan to bolster bilateral ties in landmark state visit

ISLAMABAD, Saturday, August 2, 2025 (WNP): President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening Pakistan-Iran relations and advancing regional cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar warmly received the Iranian president and his...

Dar, Araghchi hold strategic talks to boost Pakistan-Iran ties ahead of leadership summit

ISLAMABAD, Saturday, August 2, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Iran took a step forward in enhancing bilateral engagement as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday met with his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss matters of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Araghchi is accompanying Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his landmark state visit to...

Pakistan, Iran vow to deepen defence ties, boost regional stability

ISLAMABAD, Saturday, August 2, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Iran on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties and promoting peace and stability in the region in a significant step toward enhancing regional cooperation. The pledge came during a high-level meeting between Iran’s Minister for Defence, Brigadier General Aziz Nasir-Zadeh, and Pakistan’s Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, held...

Anosh Inc Foundation distributes 200 ration bags in Orangi Town, expands outreach to Soldier Bazaar

KARACHI, Saturday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Anosh Inc Foundation, a non-profitable organisation, on Saturday distributed 200 food ration bags in Orangi Town, one of Karachi’s most economically marginalized areas in a gesture of compassion and community solidarity. Each ration package contains enough essential groceries to sustain a household for an entire month including flour, rice, lentils, oil, tea, and sugar,...

‘Wonders of Türkiye’ photo exhibition brings Turkish culture to life in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): A vibrant display of Turkish heritage and hospitality took center stage at the National Press Club (NPC) on Thursday as the Yunus Emre Institute Islamabad, in collaboration with the NPC, hosted a captivating one-day photo exhibition titled ‘Wonders of Türkiye’. The event, aimed at showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Türkiye, drew a wide...

Iran pays tribute to Fatima Jinnah on her birth anniversary, hailing as a beacon of Muslim women’s leadership

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Marking the birth anniversary of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, widely revered as the Madr-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation) in Pakistan, the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, extended a heartfelt tribute to her legacy, lauding her as an enduring symbol of courage, vision, and leadership in the Muslim world. Taking to his...

Pakistan joins Ethiopia’s record-breaking plantation drive, pledges deeper climate cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan has joined hands with Ethiopia in the “Renewal Through Planting” campaign - a monumental effort that saw 700 million seedlings planted in a single day as part of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative in a powerful show of global environmental solidarity. The joint plantation drive was marked with a ceremonial event and media briefing...

Pakistan celebrates Morocco’s ‘Enthronement Day’, calls for deeper strategic, cultural ties

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), on Thursday hosted a special event to commemorate Morocco’s ‘Enthronement Day’ in a vibrant celebration of diplomatic friendship and shared heritage. The ceremony brought together...

SDPI, Islamic Relief forge strategic alliance to tackle climate crisis, boost sustainable development in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP) on Thursday signed a landmark three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly address climate change, economic sustainability, and social equity across the country in a significant move to bolster Pakistan’s climate resilience and sustainable development goals. The MoU was formally signed by SDPI...

Saudi envoy, CDA chief pledge to deepen Islamabad-Riyadh urban, cultural ties

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Thursday met with Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Ahmed Al-Malki to explore new avenues of collaboration in urban development, culture, and investment in a key diplomatic engagement meant for strengthening bilateral cooperation. The high-level meeting, held here,...