Pakistan, Egypt agree to expand trade, security cooperation, coordination on regional issues
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, March 29, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held comprehensive talks with Badr Abdelatty, reaffirming the commitment of Pakistan and Egypt to further deepen their longstanding bilateral relations. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of ties and expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum generated through recent high-level exchanges, including the...
Pakistan, Qatar FMs discuss regional developments, stress urgent de-escalation
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss prevailing regional and international developments. Both leaders emphasized the importance of urgent de-escalation and the role of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting lasting peace. The Qatari side expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s...
Pakistan, Indonesia FMs hold telephonic talks on regional, bilateral issues
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation on Saturday with Sugiono to discuss regional and international developments, as well as bilateral matters of mutual interest. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong fraternal ties between Pakistan and Indonesia and agreed to maintain close coordination on issues of shared concern. Officials said...
Egyptian Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad for talks on regional developments
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad on an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the visit, the Egyptian foreign minister is scheduled to hold consultations on evolving regional developments and will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Officials said the visit reflects...
Türkiye FM arrives in Islamabad for talks on regional de-escalation
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, March 29, 2026 (WNP): Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan arrived in Islamabad on Sunday as part of a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at advancing efforts for regional de-escalation. He was received at Nur Khan Airbase by Additional Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia) Syed Ali Asad Gillani. According to official sources, the Turkish foreign minister is accompanied by the...
Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss de-escalation as Tehran allows more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, March 29, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the evolving regional situation and the need for urgent de-escalation. During the call, Dar stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward lasting peace, underscoring the importance of...
Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait Airport, damage radar, fuel facilities
KUWAIT CITY, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): The Kuwaiti Armed Forces said several drones launched from Iran struck Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to key infrastructure, including the airport’s radar system and fuel storage facilities. According to an official statement, the strikes triggered a large fire at the airport’s fuel tanks, prompting emergency response teams to contain the blaze....
Zelenskyy highlights Ukrainian security support to Qatar, calls for regional stability
DOHA, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has underscored Ukraine’s growing role in international security cooperation, as Ukrainian experts continue to assist Qatar in strengthening its air defense and protection systems. During his visit to Doha, Zelenskyy met with a team of Ukrainian specialists currently working in Qatar and received a detailed briefing on their ongoing...
Zelenskyy, UAE President discuss security cooperation, offer of Ukrainian expertise in defense
ABU DHABI, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss enhanced security cooperation and joint defense initiatives. President Zelenskyy said the meeting underscored Ukraine’s commitment to global security, emphasizing that “terror must not prevail anywhere in the world” and that sufficient protection must be ensured in...
Zelenskyy highlights Ukraine-UAE security cooperation, emphasizes air defense collaboration
ABU DHABI, Saturday, March 28, 2026 (WNP): President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has underlined the growing security partnership between Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing collaboration to strengthen air defense and protect critical infrastructure. Speaking in the UAE, Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian experts deployed in the country for several weeks to assist in enhancing local defense capabilities. He reviewed...