PM Shehbaz arrives in Istanbul on bilateral visit to Türkiye at President Erdogan’s invitation
ISTANBUL, Friday, July 3, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday on a bilateral visit to the Republic of Türkiye at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Upon his arrival at Atatürk Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Türkiye's Minister of Trade, Professor Dr. Omer Bolat, Pakistan's Ambassador to Türkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid,...
Saudi Acting Makkah Governor reaffirms support for Pakistan, welcomes PCB-SACF stadium project
JEDDAH, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia's Acting Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, on Thursday reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its longstanding ties with Pakistan and pledged full cooperation in the construction of Jeddah's first international-standard cricket stadium. The assurance came during a meeting with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi...
PCB, Saudi Cricket Federation sign landmark agreement to build state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Jeddah
RIYADH, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) have signed a historic strategic agreement to build a state-of-the-art international cricket stadium in Jeddah. In a major boost to the development of cricket in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the agreement was finalized during a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi...
IMCTC calls for stronger global cooperation to combat terrorism financing at UN dialogue
NEW YORK, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (WNP): The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has underscored the urgent need for stronger international cooperation, institutional partnerships and capacity-building to combat the evolving threat of terrorism financing during a high-level dialogue held on the sidelines of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN Headquarters in New York. The international dialogue, titled...
Salam Project equips Saudi youth to become global ambassadors of Kingdom’s values: CEO Dr. Bar
RIYADH, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (WNP): The Salam Project for Cultural Communication is equipping young Saudi men and women with the knowledge, practical skills and leadership capabilities needed to represent the Kingdom effectively on the global stage, helping strengthen Saudi Arabia's international image through intercultural dialogue and civilized communication. Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Chief Executive Officer of the Salam...
Deputy Governor Makkah washes Holy Kaaba on behalf of King Salman
MAKKAH, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday had the honour of washing the Holy Kaaba in a ceremony steeped in Islamic tradition. Upon his arrival at the Grand Mosque, Prince Saud washed...
Saudi Arabia promotes biotechnology investment, innovation at BIO International Convention in US
SAN DIEGO, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia showcased its rapidly expanding biotechnology sector and highlighted emerging investment opportunities during a high-level gathering of global biotechnology leaders held on the sidelines of the BIO International Convention in San Diego, United States. The meeting was organized by the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) in collaboration with the U.S.-Saudi...
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm commitment to expanding educational cooperation, innovation
ISTANBUL, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, skills development, educational technology and academic innovation, with both countries agreeing to institutionalize collaboration through new agreements and joint implementation mechanisms. The understanding was reached during a bilateral meeting between Pakistan's Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training,...
TİKA, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal sign MoU to establish centralized kitchen in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a centralized kitchen in Rawalpindi for strengthening Pakistan's social welfare infrastructure and expanding food assistance for vulnerable communities. The agreement was signed by Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Senator Shaheen Khalid...
Türkiye, Syria sign MoU to strengthen disaster management cooperation
DAMASCUS, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (WNP): Türkiye and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster and emergency management, reaffirming their commitment to humanitarian assistance, institutional capacity-building and the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Syrian refugees. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Türkiye's Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and Syria's Minister of...