Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to expanding economic, energy partnership

ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 12, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and expanding collaboration in the energy sector during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan. The meeting...

OIC Ministerial Conference on Women  to convene for empowerment, inclusive development from July 12-13

ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 11, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan is set to host the 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from July 12 to 13, bringing together nearly 190 delegates from the OIC's 57 member states, including ministers, senior government officials, policymakers and prominent women leaders to advance cooperation on women's empowerment and inclusive development...

Growing populations require smarter systems, not bigger governments, says Wolfiz

ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 10, 2026 (WNP): Marking World Population Day, Islamabad-based digital transformation company Wolfiz on Friday called on governments and public institutions worldwide to fundamentally rethink their approach to population growth, arguing that the world's greatest challenge is not expanding populations but the ability of public systems to efficiently meet rising demand. In a statement issued on World Population...

Senate chairman, MWL chief discuss Muslim unity, Pakistan-Saudi ties, global peace

ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 10, 2026 (WNP): Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, on Friday reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, promoting unity of the Muslim Ummah, advancing global peace and enhancing inter-parliamentary cooperation during a high-level meeting at Parliament House. Dr. Al-Issa,...

MWL Secy-Gen, CJP reaffirm commitment to justice, moderation, human dignity

ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 9, 2026 (WNP): Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, on Thursday called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Yahya Afridi at the Supreme Court, where both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing justice, moderation, the rule of law and human dignity through enhanced institutional cooperation. Dr....

Governor KP, IRCRA president agree to host conference highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic achievements, global image

PESHAWAR, Thursday, July 9, 2026 (WNP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and President of the International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), Muhammad Israr Madani, on Thursday discussed Pakistan's growing diplomatic achievements on the global stage and agreed to organize a high-level conference for highlighting the country's constructive role in international diplomacy. Muhammad Israr Madani called on Governor Faisal...

President Zardari conclude Kyrgyz visit, returns to Pakistan

BISHKEK, Thursday, July 9, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday concluded his four-day official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic and departed for Pakistan from Manas International Airport, marking the end of a historic tour that was the first by a President of Pakistan to the Central Asian country in 21 years. At the airport, Speaker of the Kyrgyz...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to regional peace, strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting regional peace, dialogue and diplomacy, while pledging to further deepen their longstanding strategic partnership across all areas of mutual interest. The reaffirmation came during a meeting between Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Ahmad Al-Malki and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...

President Zardari calls for deeper Pakistan-Kyrgyz partnership, enhanced connectivity, innovation

CHOLPON-ATA, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called for a new era of strategic cooperation between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasizing enhanced connectivity, expanded trade, investment, research collaboration and stronger people-to-people contacts to unlock the full potential of bilateral relations. Speaking during official talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Cholpon-Ata, President Zardari said...

Saudi Arabia advances global AI governance agenda at UN Dialogue in Geneva

GENEVA, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its growing leadership in global artificial intelligence (AI) governance through active participation in the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, where the Kingdom is promoting responsible, trusted and human-centered AI development as part of international efforts to shape the future of emerging technologies. Held in Geneva on the sidelines...