Pakistan, China vow closer counterterrorism, security cooperation as interior minister meets Chinese envoy
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and China on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening security and counterterrorism cooperation as Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on counterterrorism, internal security, and broader security cooperation, with particular emphasis on ensuring the...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan reaffirm commitment to deepen strategic, people-centred ties as Ishaq Dar meets President Mirziyoyev
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday called on the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is undertaking a two-day State Visit to Pakistan, reaffirming both countries’ resolve to further strengthen and expand their longstanding bilateral relations. During the meeting, Senator Ishaq Dar conveyed...
Pakistan welcomes Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, vows to deepen regional cooperation, connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday described the visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as a significant milestone in the strengthening of Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations, expressing confidence that the high-level engagement would open new avenues of cooperation and regional connectivity. In a statement issued on...
Army chief reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering support for Kashmir during Muzaffarabad visit
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, February 5, 2026 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Force (CDF) of Pakistan, on Thursday visited Muzaffarabad, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Kashmir freedom movement and reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast political, moral, and diplomatic support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied...
Iran, Pakistan reaffirm brotherhood, call for diplomacy amid regional tensions
LAHORE, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Wednesday held high-level meetings with Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, focusing on evolving regional security dynamics and the future direction of Iran–Pakistan relations. During the meetings, the Iranian ambassador and the...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation as Ishaq Dar meets President Tokayev
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called on the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, underscoring the growing momentum in Pakistan–Kazakhstan relations. During the meeting, Senator Ishaq Dar warmly welcomed President Tokayev to Pakistan and conveyed cordial...
World Bank President Ajay Banga reflects on roots in Pakistan, recalls emotional visit to ancestral village
KARACHI, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (WNP): World Bank Group President Ajay Pal Singh Banga on Wednesday spoke movingly about his personal and ancestral ties to Pakistan, recalling an emotional visit to his family’s ancestral village in Khushab and describing the warmth and hospitality he received as deeply touching. Speaking during his engagements in Sindh, Banga said his visit to Khushab...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye deepen strategic partnership with wide-ranging cooperation pact covering economy, energy, defence, regional peace
RIYADH, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to elevating bilateral relations to new strategic heights, as a wide-ranging joint statement was issued at the conclusion of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to the Kingdom. The visit, held against the backdrop of long-standing historical, cultural and fraternal ties between the two...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to democratic values, multilateralism in talks with Commonwealth leadership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday underscored Pakistan’s enduring commitment to democratic principles, good governance, sustainable development, and multilateral cooperation, highlighting the country’s role as a founding member of the Commonwealth. The remarks were made during his interaction with Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Shirley Botchway, where both leaders exchanged...