Prime Minister Shehbaz arrives in Jeddah on official visit to Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday as part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a high-level delegation. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister and his delegation were accorded a warm reception at the airport by Prince Saud bin Mushaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the...
Prime Minister Shehbaz embarks on three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from 15 to 18 April 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging views on regional peace and security. According to the Foreign Office, the Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator...
Finance Minister highlights supply shocks, energy security, resilience at IMF panel on MENAP Economies
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a panel discussion organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) titled “MENAP Economies Navigating War: Managing Shocks and Shaping the Future.” During his remarks, the Finance Minister described the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as one of the largest supply shocks in...
PM Shehbaz to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye from April 15–18
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from April 15 to 18, 2026, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with key regional partners. According to an official statement, the visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar will take place in a bilateral context, where the prime minister...
Aurangzeb discusses IMF programme continuity, external shocks with Katz on sidelines of Washington meetings
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday met International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, focusing on Pakistan’s ongoing programme engagement and the impact of external shocks on the economy. The finance minister expressed appreciation for the...
Pakistan launches nationwide polio campaign, urges parents to vaccinate children under five
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Ayesha Raza Farooq has urged parents across Pakistan to ensure vaccination of children under five during the country’s second nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign of 2026. The campaign aims to vaccinate more than 45 million children through the efforts of over 400,000 frontline health workers conducting door-to-door immunization drives...
Aurangzeb meets U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade, investment expansion
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday met U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties. During the meeting, both sides explored avenues to deepen the economic partnership between Pakistan and the United...
Aurangzeb urges diaspora to invest via RDA, lauds remittance role in economic stability
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) and Remittance Roadshow — Pakistan Diaspora Leaders’ Evening — held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., highlighting the vital role of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening the country’s economy. The event was organized with the support of the...
Saudi Arabia pledges $3bn fresh support, extends $5bn deposit to bolster Pakistan’s reserves: Aurangzeb
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia has committed an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan, with disbursement expected in the coming week, while also extending the existing $5 billion deposit for a longer period. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF...
UN Chief appreciates Pakistan’s role in Islamabad Talks, reaffirms support for peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, during which the two leaders discussed ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability. According to official sources, the UN Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in convening the Islamabad talks and commended the...