Saudi Crown Prince, PM Shehbaz discuss regional peace, welcome US-Iran agreement
RIYADH, Friday, June 19, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic partnership and welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end military operations. The discussion took place during...
Trump-Meloni row sparks diplomatic tensions between US, Italy
ROME, Friday, June 19, 2026 (WNP): A fresh diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United States and Italy after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit, prompting a sharp public rebuttal from the Italian leader and escalating tensions between the two allies. Speaking during a...
U.S. Embassy celebrates creative entrepreneurship, cultural ties through Freedom 250 Showcase
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): The United States Embassy in Islamabad on Thursday hosted the Freedom 250 Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase, bringing together artists, designers, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders to highlight the role of creative industries in driving economic growth, strengthening U.S.-Pakistan relations and fostering people-to-people connections. Held at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), the event formed...
Pakistan, Qatar explore mountaineering partnership to promote youth empowerment, adventure tourism
DOHA, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan's Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Muhammad Aamer, received renowned Qatari mountaineer and Pakistan's Brand Ambassador for Mountains and Tourism, Her Excellency Sheikha Asma Al Thani, at the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha ahead of her planned return to Pakistan next month to attempt additional 8,000-metre peaks. The Embassy of Pakistan described the...
Islamabad MoU lays foundation for US-Iran peace, outlines roadmap for sanctions relief, regional stability
By Rehan Khan Director Diplomatic & International Affairs ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU), electronically signed by the presidents of the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran and endorsed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif as mediator, sets out a comprehensive framework for ending hostilities, restoring regional stability and launching negotiations toward...
President Pezeshkian hails Islamabad MoU as historic triumph of national resilience, responsible diplomacy
TEHRAN, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday described the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States as a historic document that reflects the Iranian nation's resilience, dignity and commitment to peace, saying the agreement demonstrated that genuine peace can only be achieved through mutual...
Saudi medical team successfully separates Filipino conjoined twins
RIYADH, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): The Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme (SCTP) achieved another major medical milestone on Thursday after a specialized Saudi medical and surgical team successfully separated Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna in a complex operation performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital (KASCH), King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. Advisor...
Trump signs Iran-US peace agreement at Versailles as Macron hails landmark diplomatic breakthrough
VERSAILLES, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): United States President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed the historic agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, formally bringing into force a landmark diplomatic accord aimed at ending months of conflict and opening a...
PM Shehbaz signs Islamabad MoU as mediator after US, Iranian presidents endorse landmark peace agreement
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) had been electronically signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a landmark diplomatic achievement and a major step toward lasting peace, regional stability and international cooperation. In a...
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic partnership, expand cooperation in religious affairs, cultural heritage
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroğlu on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, while emphasizing enhanced cooperation in religious affairs, cultural heritage, interfaith harmony and regional peace. The understanding was reached during...