Ishaq Dar, Sergey Lavrov discuss bilateral ties, regional peace efforts in telephonic contact
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 24, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and cooperation at multilateral fora in support of international peace and security. During the conversation, Foreign Minister Lavrov appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role...
Ishaq Dar welcomes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasizes regional peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 24, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday warmly welcomed the visiting Iranian delegation led by Abbas Araghchi upon arrival in Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace and stability. In a statement, Ishaq Dar said he was pleased to receive his “brother,” the Iranian Foreign Minister, alongside Chief of...
WWF-Pakistan raises alarm over development near Margalla Hills, calls for immediate environmental safeguards
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 24, 2026 (WNP): WWF-Pakistan has expressed serious and escalating concern over ongoing and proposed development activities in areas adjoining the Margalla Hills National Park, particularly within ecologically sensitive foothill zones. In a statement, WWF-Pakistan said recent assessments conducted earlier this year indicated large-scale vegetation clearance and infrastructure expansion across multiple locations within the Islamabad Capital Territory. These...
TİKA explores women empowerment initiatives with Fatima Jinnah Women’s University
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 24, 2026 (WNP): Country Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Saliha Tuna said the agency is committed to strengthening women’s empowerment through education and skill development initiatives in Pakistan. During a visit to Fatima Jinnah Women’s University, she held a meeting with Vice Chancellor Bushra Mirza to explore avenues of cooperation aimed at enhancing...
Religious leadership reaffirms support for Pakistan’s stability, hails unity on first anniversary of ‘Marka-e-Haq’
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 24, 2026 (WNP): Coordinator of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee (NPAC), Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Friday said the nation continues to stand united for the security and stability of Pakistan, as the country marks one year of “Marka-e-Haq, Bunyan-ul-Marsoos.” Addressing a joint press conference alongside NPAC members and prominent Ulema and Mashaikh from various schools of...
TİKA showcases Pakistan projects promoting sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, April 23, 2026 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) participated in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) Agriculture Conference 2026, highlighting its ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and strengthening rural livelihoods in Pakistan. During the conference, TİKA presented key development projects as successful models of community empowerment through local production and income generation. Among...
TIKA marks National Sovereignty, Children’s Day with tribute to Atatürk, independence heroes
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, April 23, 2026 (WNP): Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Pakistan on Thursday celebrated its National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to future generations while paying tribute to the founding leadership and martyrs who laid the foundations of the Republic. The day commemorates the historic opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye in 1920,...
Saadi of Shiraz: A teacher of humanity, ethics
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, April 23, 2026 (WNP): In the Iranian solar Hijri calendar, the first day of Ordibehesht is dedicated to commemorating one of the greatest and most distinguished figures of Persian literature, Saadi Shirazi. As a Persian speaker, I have always believed that the voice of this renowned sage of Shiraz is not only a national treasure for Iran...
Pakistan names astronaut candidates for first human spaceflight mission with China
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (WNP): Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced a major milestone in the country’s space program, naming two astronaut candidates for advanced training ahead of Pakistan’s first-ever human spaceflight mission. Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali have been selected to travel to the China to undergo specialized training at the Astronaut Centre of...
First Kyrgyz transit truck reaches Sost Dry Port, marking new trade corridor via Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (WNP): In a significant development for regional connectivity, the first transit truck from Kyrgyzstan has arrived at Sost Dry Port in Pakistan, successfully bypassing Afghanistan. Officials described the movement as a milestone, noting that it marks the first-ever such transport operation by a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) country using this route. The consignment was facilitated...