Pakistan, US building broader partnership driven by trade, investment, people-to-people ties: PM
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States were moving beyond a traditional diplomatic partnership toward a broader relationship rooted in people-to-people links, education, investment and shared economic opportunity, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in the years ahead. Addressing a ceremony marking the 250th Independence Anniversary of the...
Federal Urdu University hosts conference to mark Russian Language Day
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), Islamabad, organized a poster conference titled “From Peter the Great to Vladimir Putin” to commemorate Russian Language Day, highlighting the historical evolution of Russia and promoting academic and cultural understanding between Pakistan and Russia. The event was attended by faculty members and students of...
US celebrates 250 years of independence, transformed partnership with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): The United States Mission in Pakistan on Thursday commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, marking a historic milestone that celebrates the enduring ideals of freedom, dignity, and self-determination that have inspired people around the world for two and a half centuries. Speaking at the U.S. Independence Day reception, Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker reflected on the profound significance of...
PPP alleges pre-poll rigging in Gilgit-Baltistan, expresses confidence of electoral victory
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders on Thursday alleged that political opponents had become alarmed by the overwhelming public support being received by the party in Gilgit-Baltistan and accused federal and provincial authorities of attempting to influence the electoral process through development announcements and the use of state machinery. Addressing a press conference at the...
Kuwait PM visits victims injured in attack on Kuwait International Airport
KUWAIT CITY, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited patients receiving treatment at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital following the attack that targeted Kuwait International Airport and other vital facilities. During the visit, the prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadi. He met with the injured individuals, inquired about their...
Pakistan attaches great importance to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday met a delegation from the National Defence College of Sri Lanka at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka across all sectors. The Sri Lankan delegation is visiting Pakistan as part of...
Türkiye, Pakistan business leaders review opportunities to enhance economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, June 4, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu held a monthly meeting with members of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Türkiye–Pakistan Business Council to review ongoing initiatives and explore new opportunities for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, participants exchanged views on a range of issues related...
Kuwait Interior Minister inspects airport terminal damaged in Iranian attack
KUWAIT CITY, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (WNP): Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, conducted an inspection tour of Passenger Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport following damage caused by what Kuwaiti authorities described as a "heinous Iranian aggression." The visit was part of ongoing field assessments aimed at evaluating the impact...
UK High Commissioner advises Pakistanis to apply for UK visas directly without agents
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (WNP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Wednesday encouraged Pakistani citizens seeking to visit the United Kingdom to apply for visas directly through the official process, assuring applicants that they do not require the services of visa agents. In a video message shared on social media, Marriott sought to simplify the visa application...
Kuwait summons Iranian diplomat, expels two embassy staff over continued attacks
KUWAIT CITY, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (WNP): Kuwait on Wednesday summoned the acting chargé d'affaires of the Iranian Embassy and handed over an official protest note over continued Iranian attacks against the country, while also announcing a reduction in the Iranian diplomatic mission and the expulsion of two embassy officials. According to a statement issued by Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign...