Uzbekistan, Pakistan explore expanded trade, investment cooperation at high-level business forum
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 6, 2026 (WNP): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on Friday held a series of meetings with the heads of leading Pakistani business groups on the sidelines of the Uzbekistan–Pakistan Business Forum, underscoring a shared commitment to deepen bilateral economic engagement and unlock new investment opportunities. During the interactions, President Mirziyoyev met senior executives from...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan deepen strategic partnership as President Zardari hosts Uzbek counterpart at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 6, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday hosted President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where the two leaders held wide-ranging talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors, including trade, regional connectivity, defence, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. The meeting took place during President Mirziyoyev’s state visit to...
‘Made in Uzbekistan’ exhibition highlights culinary diplomacy, boosts tourism, trade ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 6, 2026 (WNP): A national exhibition showcasing Uzbekistan’s cultural, culinary, and industrial strengths under the “Made in Uzbekistan” brand was held in Islamabad as part of the state visit of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan on February 5–6, 2026. Organized at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the exhibition aimed to deepen bilateral...
Uzbekistan moves to deepen tourism cooperation with Pakistan amid enhanced connectivity, top tier engagement
TASHKENT, Friday, February 6, 2026 (WNP): Uzbekistan has unveiled a series of measures for boosting tourism and strengthening people-to-people ties with Pakistan, leveraging centuries-old fraternal relations, shared cultural and religious heritage, and rapidly expanding connectivity between the two countries. The Central Asian nation, strategically located at the heart of the region, has witnessed a steady rise in the number of...
Uzbek President visits Pakistan’s GIDS, signals deeper defence, industrial cooperation
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on Thursday paid an official visit to Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) as part of his state visit to Pakistan, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation in defence, technology, and industrial development. The Uzbek president, accompanied by senior ministers and a high-level...
Activist Bushra Mahnoor shortlisted for 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards among top global changemakers
LONDON, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): A young Pakistani activist, Bushra Mahnoor, has been shortlisted as an Asia regional finalist for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, marking a major international recognition of Pakistan’s youth-led efforts to advance social justice and sustainable development across the Commonwealth. Bushra Mahnoor was selected for her impactful work on gender...
Karachi Zoo transformed into cultural, floral hub as grand Karachi festival draws massive crowds
KARACHI, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Thursday hosted a vibrant and widely attended Karachi Festival at the historic Karachi Zoo, transforming the landmark into a lively center of culture, color, and community celebration. The festival, featuring a large-scale Flower Show and a soulful Qawwali evening, attracted thousands of citizens from across the metropolis, reflecting...
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Islamabad on two-day state visit, signals new momentum in Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day state visit to Pakistan, marking a significant step toward further strengthening bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries. The Uzbek leader’s visit, undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, was marked by a red-carpet reception...
Pakistan Air Force renders ceremonial aerial salute to Uzbek President, signalling deepening bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): In a symbolic gesture of respect and enduring friendship, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) accorded a grand aerial salute to President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as he arrived in Pakistan on an official visit. Upon entering Pakistani airspace, the presidential aircraft was escorted by PAF fighter jets flying in...
Arshad Nadeem attends Caledonian Ball in Lahore, highlighting sports, cultural diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan’s celebrated javelin thrower and Olympic medallist Arshad Nadeem attended the Caledonian Ball in Lahore on Thursday evening, an event that underscored the growing cultural ties between Scotland and Punjab while also reflecting the expanding role of sports personalities in cultural diplomacy. The prestigious gathering was hosted under the auspices of the British High...