Third Tejas jet lost since induction as IAF orders technical checks across fleet
NEW DELHI, Sunday, February 22, 2026 (WNP): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost another HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in an accident during landing, prompting an investigation and extensive technical checks across the fleet, according to sources. The incident occurred earlier this month at a key operational air base when the fighter jet was landing after a routine...
Pakistan, Türkiye envoys mark third anniversary of 2023 earthquake at New York commemoration
NEW YORK, Sunday, February 22, 2025 (WNP): The Permanent Representatives of Pakistan and Türkiye to the United Nations joined members of their respective communities on Sunday to commemorate the third anniversary of the devastating February 6, 2023 earthquake that struck Türkiye. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız attended the solemn gathering held at Masjid un Noor in New...
Pakistan, Türkiye agree to enhance cooperation on organized crime, migration, disaster response
ANKARA, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (WNP): Minister of State for Interior Muhammad Talal Chaudhry visited Türkiye with an official delegation to advance bilateral cooperation on internal security and public safety. During his visit to Ankara, Chaudhry met with Münir Karaloğlu, Deputy Minister of Interior of Türkiye, followed by delegation-level talks between the two sides. According to officials, the discussions focused on...
14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament begins in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (WNP): The 14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 commenced in Islamabad, drawing a large gathering of diplomats, government officials and sports enthusiasts to mark the start of the annual sporting event. The opening ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the Kuwait, the Ambassador of Lebanon, the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, and the Deputy...
Two soldiers martyred, five militants killed in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (WNP): Two security personnel, including a commanding officer, were martyred when a vehicle-borne suicide bomber targeted a security forces convoy in Bannu district during an intelligence-based operation, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, 43, a resident of District Mansehra, and Sepoy Karamat...
UAE envoy launches new document attestation centre in Islamabad to facilitate Pakistani travelers
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 20, 2026 (WNP): The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, on Friday inaugurated a new document attestation facility in Islamabad for streamlining consular services for Pakistani citizens traveling to the UAE. The centre, operated by BLS International Services Ltd, will handle the attestation of documents by the UAE Embassy. The facility...
Uzbekistan records broad-based rise in tax revenues, exports, business registrations in January: CERR
TASHKENT, Friday, February 20, 2026 (WNP): Business activity across Uzbekistan showed sustained growth at the start of 2026, with increases recorded in tax revenues, exports, lending and new enterprise registrations, according to monitoring data released by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). The assessment is based on оперативные данные provided by the Tax and Customs Committees, the Central...
Applications open for 2027 Fulbright Program as US–Pakistan education ties deepen
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 20, 2026 (WNP): The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious 2027 Fulbright Student Program, offering fully funded opportunities for Pakistani students to pursue graduate studies at leading universities in the United States. Funded by the U.S. government in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, the merit-based scholarship...
Celebrate Eid together: Gold Box rings in festivities with amazing surprises
ISLAMABAD: Friday, February 20, 2026 (WNP): GOLD BOX, an innovative e-commerce platform in Pakistan, has launched an Eid Special Campaign, bringing shopping surprises, festive warmth and interactive experiences to users. The Eid campaign, runs from February 18 to March 20, 2026, covering the late period of Ramadan and the whole Eid festival, with a variety of interactive and reward mechanisms...