Pakistan considers Saudi Arabia a ‘no-go area’ for any aggression: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, stability, and dialogue, while declaring that Saudi Arabia remains a “no-go area” for any hostile designs or aggression. Addressing the second session of the Ulema Council Conference in the federal capital, Dar said Pakistan had clearly...
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia hold 3rd Coordination Council meeting, sign visa exemption agreement
ANKARA, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said Türkiye and Saudi Arabia co-chaired the Third Meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council, reviewing bilateral cooperation across key strategic sectors. “We co-chaired today in Ankara with my esteemed brother Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud the Third Meeting of the Turkish-Saudi...
President Zardari lauds Saudi leadership for promoting Muslim unity, addressing regional challenges
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called upon religious scholars from across the Muslim world to play a proactive role in promoting unity, countering extremism, and projecting the true message of Islam as a religion of peace. Addressing the concluding session of the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference 2026 at Aiwan-e-Sadr, attended by former prime...
TİKA-led Turkish delegation visits Pakistan to enhance cooperation on flood management, climate resilience
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): A Turkish technical delegation led by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) visited Pakistan to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in flood management, climate resilience, and early warning systems. The visit aimed at facilitating technical consultations, field assessments, and institutional exchanges to develop a joint roadmap for future collaboration between the two...
Iran FM Araghchi meets China’s Wang Yi amid rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz
BEIJING, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing as tensions with the United States continue to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. The visit comes just days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese...
Sixth Int’l Paigham-e-Islam Conference concludes with global participation, urges Muslim unity, national security
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (2026): The Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference on Wednesday concluded in the federal capital with a strong call for national security, unity of the Muslim world, and enhanced interfaith harmony, according to a joint declaration issued at the end of the proceedings. The conference, organized by the Pakistan Ulema Council in collaboration with the International Tazeem-e-Haramain...
Saudi Ambassador reaffirms unity of Muslim Ummah, praises Pakistan’s role in regional peace at Paigham-e-Islam Conference
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Wednesday addressed the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, bringing together leading Ulema and Mashaikh, diplomats, politicians, academicians, and senior government officials. Opening his address with verses from the Holy Quran and salutations upon the Holy...
Meloni pays tribute to Friuli earthquake survivors, hails ‘Friuli Model’ of reconstruction
ROME, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday paid tribute to the resilience and determination of the people of Friuli Venezia Giulia while addressing an extraordinary session of the Regional Council marking the 50th anniversary of the devastating Friuli earthquake. Speaking in the presence of President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, regional authorities, and...
Protection of Haramain Sharifain a matter of faith for Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan has emerged as a key force for peace and stability in the region as its diplomatic efforts facilitated unprecedented dialogue between Iran and the United States. Addressing the 6th International Paigham-e-Islam Conference in the federal capital, the prime minister said the gathering reflected the unity of...
275th Corps Commanders’ Conference: Pakistan Armed Forces vow to intensify counter-terror operations, mark Marka-e-Haq anniversary, reject Afghan allegations
RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Hilal-e-Jurat, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, presided over the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. The forum paid rich tribute to the Shuhada of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who sacrificed their lives in...