President Zardari congratulates Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi on historic election victory, reaffirms strong bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Monday, February 9, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the landslide victory of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan’s lower house elections, describing the outcome as a historic mandate that reflects the Japanese people’s strong confidence in her leadership. In his congratulatory message, President Zardari noted that...
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm solidarity against terrorism, discuss regional developments
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, February 8, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during which the two leaders discussed the recent tragic attack in Islamabad and reviewed the broader state of Pakistan–Türkiye relations. Foreign Minister Fidan conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Recep Tayyip...
Global media spotlight on AlUla as emerging market economies conference draws worldwide attention
AlUla, Sunday, February 8, 2026 (WNP): Regional and international media attention has converged on AlUla Governorate as it hosts the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026, reflecting the growing global interest in the forum’s deliberations on economic policy and international financial cooperation. The high-level conference has attracted extensive coverage from television networks, international news agencies, and digital media platforms,...
AlUla Conference brings global leaders together to shape policy responses for emerging economies
AlUla, Sunday, February 8, 2026 (WNP): The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 commenced on Sunday in Saudi Arabia’s historic AlUla Governorate, bringing together senior global policymakers and economic leaders to address the challenges confronting emerging markets amid profound shifts in the international economic order. Organized jointly by the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the...
Pakistan, Malaysia deepen naval cooperation to strengthen maritime security
LUMUT, PERAK, Sunday, February 8, 2026 (WNP): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, paid an official visit to Malaysia, reaffirming the enduring naval partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia and underscoring their shared commitment to regional maritime security and stability. During the visit, Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on the leadership...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation, condemn terrorism after Islamabad blast
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, February 7, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday received the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghaddam, at the Foreign Office, where the two sides discussed the recent security situation and the broader trajectory of Pakistan–Iran relations. During the meeting, Ambassador Moghaddam conveyed heartfelt condolences...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm united front against terrorism in high-level call following Islamabad attack
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, February 7, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday received a telephone call from Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the recent terrorist attack in Islamabad and reaffirmed their countries’ strong bilateral partnership. Foreign Minister Bayramov conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the President,...
Terrorism to be wiped out completely, facilitators to face justice: Attaullah Tarar
LAHORE, Saturday, February 7, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Saturday declared that terrorism would be eradicated from its roots, asserting that neither terrorists nor their facilitators would be spared as the state intensifies efforts to safeguard citizens and places of worship. Addressing a press conference at Jamia Minhaj-ul-Hussain, the minister strongly condemned the suicide...
Pakistan, Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties, condemn Islamabad mosque attack
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, February 7, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, for a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and to exchange views on issues of mutual concern. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of Pakistan–Russia relations and reaffirmed...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to deepen strategic partnership, target $2 billion trade
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 6, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations during delegation-level talks held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, reaffirming their shared commitment to expanding cooperation across economic, connectivity, security, and people-to-people domains. Speaking on the occasion, President Zardari said Pakistan attached great importance to its...