Trump signals possible visit to Pakistan, praises leadership and role in diplomacy
WASHINGTON, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): US President Donald Trump has indicated he may visit Pakistan to finalize a potential agreement, while praising the country’s leadership and diplomatic role. Responding to a question from a reporter about visiting Pakistan to seal a deal, President Trump said he would consider traveling to the country, noting that Islamabad could be the venue...
PM Shehbaz, President Erdoğan reaffirm strategic partnership, discuss regional peace at Antalya Forum
ANTALYA, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. The meeting, held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and other senior...
PM Shehbaz meets senior US adviser Massad Boulos, discusses regional peace, bilateral ties
ANTALYA, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a meeting with Senior Adviser to the US President for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards to Donald Trump and recalled his cordial interactions with him. He...
Pakistan, Austria reaffirm commitment to stronger ties at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
ANTALYA, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Austria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors during a meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. The meeting took place between Pakistan’s leadership and Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, where both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Austria...
Prime Minister Shehbaz engages global leaders on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum
ANTALYA, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a series of informal meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya on Friday. During the engagements, the Prime Minister met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham...
Trust deficit hindering South Asia’s economic integration, says Dar at Antalya Forum
ANTALYA, Friday, April 17, 2026 (WNP): ADeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said South Asia’s vast economic potential remains largely untapped due to a persistent trust deficit, calling for enhanced cooperation to unlock shared growth opportunities. Addressing a panel titled “Trading Trust: The Future of Economic Integration and Stability in South Asia” at the Antalya Diplomacy...
Qatari fighter jets escort PM Shehbaz Sharif’s aircraft in special welcome
DOHA, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a warm and distinguished welcome during his visit to Qatar, as fighter jets of the Qatari Air Force escorted his aircraft upon entering Qatari airspace. According to official sources, the fighter jets formed a protective cordon around the Prime Minister’s aircraft and accompanied it all the way to Hamad...
Finance Minister Aurangzeb briefs global investors on economic roadmap at Citi Macro Forum
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressed the Citi Macro Forum, where he outlined Pakistan’s economic strategy and engaged with leading institutional investors. The minister confirmed that a Staff-Level Agreement had been reached with the International Monetary Fund for the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review...
Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes with focus on counterterrorism
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII has been successfully conducted in Türkiye, with a focus on enhancing counterterrorism capabilities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Combat teams from the Pakistan Army participated alongside their Turkish counterparts, with training activities held in Ankara and Isparta. According to ISPR, the exercise successfully...
Prime Minister Shehbaz arrives in Qatar on official visit
DOHA, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday as part of his official visit to Qatar, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and discussing regional developments. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, the Prime Minister and his delegation were warmly received by Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. A smartly...