Fazlur Rehman calls for ‘new future’ based on stronger Pakistan-Afghanistan ties
JUI-F chief says Islamabad and Kabul can jointly serve as a bridge connecting South, Central, East Asia and Middle East ISLAMABAD, Monday, August 17, 2026 (WNP): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for a new era of stronger Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, saying the two neighbouring countries should work together to build a peaceful and prosperous future based on...
Afghanistan seeks stronger regional cooperation, peaceful ties with neighbours: Ambassador Shakeeb
Afghan envoy says stability of Afghanistan is inseparable from regional peace, calls for dialogue, mutual respect and practical cooperation with Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Monday, August 17, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb has called for stronger regional cooperation, sustained dialogue and mutual respect, saying Afghanistan seeks to transform itself from a theatre of geopolitical competition into a...
Trump hails Makkah Joint Defence Agreement; Shehbaz appreciates US president’s support
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to play constructive role in regional defence and stability, PM says ISLAMABAD, Monday, August 17, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday deeply appreciated US President Donald Trump’s words of support for the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. “Deeply appreciate President Donald Trump’s kind words of...
KSrelief distributes food baskets to flood-affected families in Afghanistan’s Paktika
37 food baskets benefit 259 people from 37 families under Saudi humanitarian programme KABUL, Sunday, August 16, 2026 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 37 food baskets among people affected by floods in Sharana, the administrative center of Afghanistan’s Paktika Province. On Friday, the assistance benefited 259 individuals from 37 families as part of the 2026...
KSrelief distributes food baskets to flood-affected people in Afghanistan’s Paktia
40 food baskets provided to 280 people from 40 families under Saudi humanitarian programme KABUL, Saturday, August 15, 2026 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued on Thursday the distribution of food baskets among people affected by floods in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. Under the Food Security and Emergency Program for Flood-Affected People in Central, Eastern and Southeastern...
Riyadh Air’s first flight arrives in Pakistan, strengthening Saudi-Pakistan connectivity
Saudi Press Attaché Dr. Saif Nasser Almashali says new air link marks another step in strengthening bilateral relations ISLAMABAD, Saturday, August 15, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Press Attaché Dr. Saif Nasser Almashali on Saturday said that Riyadh Air’s first flight from Riyadh had arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Friday, marking the start of the airline’s flights to Pakistan and further...
COAS, CDF hosts reception for Pakistan Army veterans on Independence Day
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir pays tribute to veterans’ lifelong services, says their experience remains a valuable institutional asset RAWALPINDI, August 14, 2026 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day. A large...
Russian Ambassador extends Independence Day greetings to Pakistani nation
Albert P. Khorev highlights longstanding Russia-Pakistan friendship, reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral partnership ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 14, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev on Friday extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. In a video message, the Russian ambassador said the national day was...
Putin congratulates Zardari, Shehbaz on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Russian President reaffirms Moscow-Islamabad cooperation, expresses confidence in further strengthening bilateral partnership ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 14, 2026 (WNP): President of Russia Vladimir Putin has extended his sincere congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In his message, President Putin said Russia-Pakistan relations were developing successfully, with Moscow and Islamabad...
Türkiye-Pakistan parliamentary friendship group chairman felicitates Pakistan on Independence Day
Ali Şahin says spirit of freedom and service should further strengthen unshakeable friendship between Türkiye and Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 14, 2026 (WNP): Chairman of the Türkiye-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Ali Şahin has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. In his...