King Charles reaffirms ‘indispensable alliance’ in White House state dinner address

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): King Charles III on Tuesday reaffirmed the enduring strength of the United Kingdom–United States partnership, describing it as an “indispensable alliance” that has long underpinned shared prosperity and security. Addressing a state dinner at the White House, the King expressed gratitude to the U.S. President and First Lady for their hospitality, while paying tribute...

Saudi Arabia to host 24th ERRA Conference in Riyadh in 2027

RIYADH, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority has announced that the Saudi Arabia will host the 24th Annual Conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association in Riyadh from February 1 to 3, 2027. The conference will be held under the theme “From Oversight to Foresight: The Proactive Regulator in the Electricity Transformation,” reflecting the growing global...

Heroes of Marka-e-Haq (MeH): Lt Col Muhammad Shahzeb Rafi’s gallant response in Operation Marka-e-Haq

RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): The story of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Shahzeb Rafi, recipient of the Tamgha-e-Basalat, highlights a distinguished example of professional resolve and operational excellence during Operation Marka-e-Haq. During the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Shahzeb Rafi was commanding an artillery unit deployed in support of ongoing defensive operations. On the night of 6–7 May 2025, following the...

Pakistan conducts successful training launch of indigenously developed Fateh-II Missile

RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Army on Tuesday conducted a successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II Missile System, equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids. According to official sources, the training launch was aimed at enhancing troop preparedness, validating key technical parameters, and evaluating the performance of various sub-systems designed to improve accuracy and...

King, Queen attend historic Garden Party at British ambassador’s residence in Washington

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): Their Majesties the King Charles and Queen Camilla spent the evening with distinguished individuals contributing to the strong and enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The event was hosted at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C., bringing together figures from public service, culture, business, and diplomacy to celebrate close...

PM Shehbaz meets EU delegation, seeks enhanced trade, investment ties

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): A high-level delegation of senior officials of the European Union and representatives of leading European companies called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday morning. The delegation was led by Peteris Ustubs, Director (Asia Pacific) at the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships, and included Thourya Triki of...

US President, First Lady accompany King Charles, Queen Camilla to state dinner

Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): President of the United States, Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla, proceeded down the Grand Staircase and onto the State Floor at the White House as they made their way to the state dinner. The formal procession marked a key moment in the ongoing state...

King, Queen tour White House Beehive with US President, First Lady

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): Their Majesties the King Charles and Queen Camilla, having been welcomed to Washington, D.C. by the President of the United States Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump, were taken on a tour of the newly unveiled and expanded White House beehive on the South Lawn. During the visit, Their Majesties were shown...

President Zardari confers Sitara-i-Pakistan on Prof. Pan Xiangbin in Changsha

CHANGSHA, Mondaay, April 27, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday conferred the Sitara-i-Pakistan upon Professor Pan Xiangbin in Changsha in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiac care and services for Pakistani patients. The award was presented in acknowledgment of Prof. Pan’s efforts in treating Pakistani children suffering from congenital heart disease, as well as his role in...