President Pezeshkian extends hand of friendship to Islamic nations for new regional security architecture

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called for a new regional security architecture based on dialogue, mutual respect and cooperation among Islamic countries, saying Iran was extending a hand of friendship to Muslim nations to build lasting peace, stability and prosperity in West Asia and the Persian Gulf. Addressing a joint press conference...

President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties, convey Iran’s goodwill

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, leading a high-level delegation to further strengthen bilateral relations and convey the goodwill of the Iranian government and people. According to a press release issued...

President Zardari, President Pezeshkian reaffirm commitment to stronger Pakistan-Iran partnership, lasting regional peace

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations, promoting regional peace and stability, and expanding cooperation in key sectors including connectivity, trade, security and economic development. The understanding was reached during a meeting between the two leaders at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where they...

Iranian president says progress in US talks hinges on full implementation of agreed commitments

TEHRAN, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday stressed that the success of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States would depend on the complete implementation of the commitments agreed by both sides under the diplomatic framework established through the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU). In a statement on his social media...

President Pezeshkian, Field Marshal Asim Munir discuss regional security, strategic cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and ways to further strengthen strategic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. During the meeting, the two sides...

Iranian President Pezeshkian accorded ceremonial welcome at Prime Minister’s House

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, was accorded a warm ceremonial welcome at the Prime Minister's House on Tuesday at the start of his official engagements during his state visit to Pakistan. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces presented a Guard of Honour to the visiting Iranian...

PM Shehbaz holds bilateral talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held bilateral talks with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, at the Prime Minister's House, reaffirming the two countries' commitment to further strengthening their longstanding brotherly relations and expanding cooperation across diverse sectors. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...

PM Shehbaz confers honorary CPSP fellowship on Iranian President Pezeshkian

ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday conferred the Honorary Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) in Cardiac Surgery upon President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, at a special ceremony held at the Prime Minister House here. The honorary fellowship was awarded in recognition of President...

First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari briefed on BISP reforms, expanding social protection initiatives

ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 22, 2026 (WNP): First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari was on Monday briefed on the progress, reforms and expanding impact of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), with officials highlighting the programme's growing role in poverty alleviation, women's empowerment, financial inclusion and human capital development across Pakistan. The briefing was given by Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid...

PM Shehbaz returns after concluding Switzerland visit, participation in high-level Islamabad MoU talks

ZURICH, Monday, June 22, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed for Pakistan on Monday after concluding his official visit to Switzerland, where he participated in the high-level discussions on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) in Bürgenstock. The prime minister was accompanied by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal...