Pakistan brokers breakthrough ceasefire as PM Shehbaz invites US–Iran talks to Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced a major diplomatic breakthrough, stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across conflict zones, including Lebanon. In an official statement, the Prime Minister described the development as a “sagacious...
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s role in promoting ceasefire, regional stability
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (WNP): Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a telephone conversation with Field Marshal Seyed Asim Munir, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in ongoing efforts aimed at ending the war and reinforcing peace and security in the region. During the call, the Iranian foreign minister commended Pakistan’s continuous and effective diplomatic engagement, particularly its...
Pakistan condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms strong support for Kingdom’s security
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): The Government of Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against energy facilities in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, terming them a grave escalation that threatens regional peace and stability. In an official statement, Pakistan expressed deep concern over...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms unwavering support to Saudi Arabia in call with Crown Prince MBS
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kingdom amid evolving regional developments. During the conversation, the prime minister assured the Saudi leadership that the people and government of Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder...
Iran announces conditional ceasefire, opens Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan’s diplomatic push
TEHRAN, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): Islamic Republic of Iran has announced a conditional ceasefire and agreed to facilitate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, following intensified diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military leadership. In an official statement issued from Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to Prime...
IRCRA, PPAF call for stronger state–society dialogue to promote peace, cohesion in KP
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): The International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), on Tuesday organised a Regional Dialogue Conference at the Governor House Peshawar, focusing on strengthening state–society engagement, peace, and social cohesion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The conference, titled “State–Society Dialogue, Peace, and Social Cohesion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” brought...
PDF awards scholarships to students, strengthens drive for youth empowerment through education
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF) on Tuesday distributed scholarship cheques among 10 deserving students from various universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a ceremony held at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. The ceremony, attended by students, faculty members and officials, was presided over by PDF Chairman Muhammad Bilal Sethi and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Safia...
TİKA, KP explore cooperation in livestock, fisheries to strengthen livelihoods
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): The Country Coordinator of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Saliha Tuna has said that discussions were held with senior officials from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors for improving livelihoods and local production. Saliha Tuna welcomed Zarif Ul Maani, Secretary of the Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Department, to TİKA’s Islamabad office,...
Second Asian Women’s Forum to be held in Bukhara from May 13–15
TASHKENT, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): The second Asian Women’s Forum will be held in Bukhara from May 13 to 15, aimed at enhancing regional and global cooperation on women’s empowerment across multiple sectors. A meeting of the Organizing Committee was convened at the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and chaired by Tanzila Narbaeva. The session was attended by committee...
Russia signals shift toward alternative currencies in energy trade amid Europe tensions
MOSCOW, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): Russia has indicated a growing openness to conducting oil and gas transactions in alternative currencies, including the Chinese yuan, as geopolitical tensions with Europe continue to reshape global energy markets. Recent reports circulating on social media have claimed that Russia has decided to price all future energy exports to Europe exclusively in the Chinese...