U.S. Embassy marks America’s 250th Independence Day with landmark illuminations across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (WNP): The United States Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore commemorated the 250th anniversary of American Independence with landmark illuminations at some of Pakistan's most iconic national monuments, symbolizing the enduring partnership and shared democratic values between Pakistan and the United States. As part of the year-long global Freedom 250 campaign...
PM Shehbaz, President Erdoğan reaffirm resolve to deepen Pakistan–Türkiye strategic partnership
ISTANBUL, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan–Türkiye Strategic Partnership, with a renewed focus on expanding bilateral trade, investment, defence cooperation, energy, connectivity, technology and regional peace. The understanding was reached during a bilateral meeting at the historic Vahdettin Palace in...
Erdoğan says Islamabad Agreement brought global relief, vows stronger Türkiye-Pakistan partnership
ISTANBUL, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday hailed the Islamabad Agreement as a major diplomatic breakthrough that eased regional tensions, saying the entire world had "taken a deep breath" following the restoration of calm, while reaffirming Türkiye's unwavering commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Pakistan across defence, trade, energy, technology and regional...
PM Shehbaz invites Turkcell to partner in Pakistan’s digital transformation, 5G rollout
ISTANBUL, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday invited Türkiye's leading telecommunications company, Turkcell, to become a strategic partner in Pakistan's digital transformation by exploring long-term collaboration in 5G deployment, digital infrastructure, technology transfer and telecommunications manufacturing. The invitation came during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkcell Chief Executive Officer Ali Taha...
PM Shehbaz extends Independence Day greetings to US, reaffirms commitment to stronger bilateral partnership
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday extended warm felicitations to President Donald J. Trump and the people of the United States on the historic occasion of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties based on mutual respect, shared interests and constructive engagement. In a message marking...
PM Shehbaz hails enduring Pakistan-Türkiye brotherhood, vows stronger strategic partnership with Türkiye
ISTANBUL, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to further strengthening its historic strategic partnership with Türkiye, describing the relationship as an enduring bond forged through centuries of shared history, faith, sacrifice and mutual trust, while emphasizing that the decisions taken with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan would translate into deeper...
Erdoğan praises Pakistan’s peace diplomacy, vows to deepen Türkiye-Pakistan strategic partnership
ISTANBUL, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (WNP): President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday lauded Pakistan's successful diplomatic efforts that culminated in the landmark Islamabad Peace Agreement, reaffirmed Türkiye's unwavering support for regional peace through dialogue, and pledged to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Türkiye and Pakistan across trade, investment, defence, energy and technology. Addressing a joint press conference...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Tehran to attend funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader
TEHRAN, Friday, July 3, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on Friday, leading a high-level Pakistani delegation to attend the funeral and final rites of the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Shaheed Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. Upon his arrival at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Iran's Minister...
PM Shehbaz attends funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, reaffirms Pakistan’s solidarity with Iranian people
TEHRAN, Friday, July 3, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday attended the funeral of the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Shaheed Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, at the invitation of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Iran during their time of national mourning. The Prime...
PM Shehbaz meets leading Turkish business leaders, invites expanded investment in Pakistan
ISTANBUL, Friday, July 3, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held separate meetings with the heads of Türkiye's leading business groups and industrial organizations in Istanbul, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and encouraging greater Turkish investment across key sectors of the country's economy. The Prime Minister met with Chairman of Çalık Holding, Ahmet Çalık;...