PM Shehbaz hails successful conclusion of first high-level Islamabad MoU talks, reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace diplomacy
BÜRGENSTOCK, Monday, June 22, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the successful conclusion of the first High-Level Committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU), describing it as a significant milestone in advancing dialogue between the United States and Iran and reinforcing Pakistan's role as a sincere advocate of...
Swiss FM lauds Pakistan’s mediation as PM Shehbaz seeks stronger bilateral cooperation
BÜRGENSTOCK, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (WNP): Switzerland's Vice President and Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, on Sunday praised Pakistan's successful mediation efforts that culminated in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) between the United States and Iran, while expressing Switzerland's readiness to support the agreement's implementation process. The Swiss foreign minister called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz...
Pakistan-hosted US-Iran technical talks begin in Switzerland as leaders reaffirm commitment to lasting regional peace
BÜRGENSTOCK, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, United States Vice President J.D. Vance and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday reaffirmed their shared commitment to diplomacy, expressing confidence that the Pakistan-hosted technical-level talks between the United States and Iran...
PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim meet Iranian delegation at Islamabad MoU implementation talks
BÜRGENSTOCK, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday held a meeting with a high-level Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the United States-Iran technical-level talks being held...
PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim meet US Vice President JD Vance on sidelines of Islamabad MoU talks
BÜRGENSTOCK, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with United States Vice President J.D. Vance on the sidelines of the high-level technical talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) in...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Zurich for high-level talks on implementation of Islamabad MoU
ZURICH, Sunday, June 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Zurich on Sunday along with a high-level Pakistani delegation to participate in the High-Level Talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU), scheduled to be held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, later in the day. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field...
PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir leave for Switzerland to attend technical talks on Islamabad MoU
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, June 20, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Switzerland, leading a high-level Pakistani delegation to participate in technical-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The talks are scheduled to be held on June 21 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland,...
Uzbekistan lauds Pakistan’s mediation role in Islamabad MoU, backs continued peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, June 20, 2026 (WNP): Uzbekistan on Saturday commended Pakistan's constructive diplomatic role in facilitating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad's mediation efforts as a significant contribution to regional and international peace. The appreciation was conveyed during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq...
Türkiye to host Halal Expo 2026 in Istanbul, showcasing global Halal economy, investment opportunities
ISTANBUL, Saturday, June 20, 2026 (WNP): Türkiye will host the Halal Expo 2026 International Trade Exhibition from November 25 to 28 at the Istanbul Expo Center, bringing together leading businesses, investors, policymakers and industry experts from across the world to promote trade, investment and innovation in the rapidly expanding global halal economy. Held under the auspices of the Presidency of...
PM Shehbaz sees Iran ceasefire opening new era of Pakistan-Iran cooperation, regional peace
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 19, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday informed the National Assembly that Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian had telephoned him to express profound gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their unwavering support during Iran's difficult period, describing Pakistan as a country that stood "like a rock" alongside the Islamic Republic. Addressing...