Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss post-talks developments amid US–Iran dialogue
RIYADH, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments following ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on recent progress in peace negotiations and broader...
Japan PM backs Pakistan’s peace efforts as Shehbaz, Takaichi discuss Islamabad Talks
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, during which the two leaders discussed the recent Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran hosted by Pakistan. During the warm and cordial conversation, Prime Minister Takaichi appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ceasefire...
Dar meets Chinese envoy, discusses post-Islamabad Talks developments; Beijing lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, with discussions focusing on recent developments following the Islamabad Talks. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the primary means to ensure regional peace and stability. Ambassador Jiang...
Lavrov, Iran’s Araghchi discuss crisis, stress need to avoid escalation
MOSCOW, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, during which both sides discussed the evolving regional situation. According to official details, the Russian side stressed the importance of preventing a renewed armed confrontation and underscored the need for restraint amid rising tensions. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
Lavrov, Türkiye’s Fidan discuss Iran crisis, reaffirm support for peaceful resolution
MOSCOW, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Monday, reaffirming their readiness to contribute to efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement of the ongoing crisis triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran. According to diplomatic sources, both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and...
Dar, Saudi FM discuss Islamabad Talks, stress ceasefire adherence
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan, focusing on recent developments related to the Islamabad Talks and the broader regional situation. During the call, Dar shared updates on the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States,...
Dar, Fidan discuss Islamabad Talks; Türkiye invites Pakistan to Antalya Diplomacy Forum
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan on the evolving regional situation and the outcome of the Islamabad Talks. During the call, Dar shared key developments regarding the dialogue between Iran and the United States, underscoring the importance of all parties...
Kim Jong Un offers to mediate on Iran, signals openness to talks with US
PYONGYANG, Monday, April 13, 2026 (WNP): Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un has expressed readiness to engage directly with the United States and offered to support mediation efforts concerning Iran, emphasizing his commitment to global peace. “I am always ready to sit down with the President of the United States at any time to make efforts for mediation...
Aurangzeb outlines reform roadmap, calls for export-led growth at Harvard Pakistan Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Sunday, April 12, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s reform priorities and economic strategy during a high-level panel discussion at Harvard University, held under the theme “Pakistan’s Economic Agenda: Stability, Reform and What Comes Next” at the Pakistan Conference 2026. The session was moderated by Reza Baqir and featured prominent economists including...
Iranian delegation departs Islamabad after key peace talks
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 12, 2026 (WNP): A high-level delegation from Iran departed Islamabad on Sunday after participating in the Islamabad Talks aimed at advancing regional peace and stability. The delegation was led by Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Senior Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar,...