The Guardian says Field Marshal Asim Munir has emerged as a central peace mediator in US- Iran conflict
LONDON, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): Stepping off a plane on Wednesday evening, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir walked straight into the warm embrace of Iran’s foreign minister and chief negotiator, Abbas Araghchi. Dressed in full army fatigues, the powerful chief of Pakistan’s military cut an unusual figure as a beacon for peace. Yet that was just the role...
Dar, Polish FM review ties, discuss regional issues; Poland lauds Pakistan’s peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Sunday, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and global developments. During the conversation, both sides appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan–Poland relations and reaffirmed their commitment...
Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional situation, stress dialogue for peace, stability
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the evolving regional situation and the need for diplomatic engagement. During the discussion, Dar underscored the importance of continued dialogue and constructive engagement to address ongoing issues at the earliest and to...
Dar, Canadian FM discuss regional situation, stress dialogue, lasting peace
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Sunday, during which both sides reviewed ongoing regional developments and emphasized the importance of dialogue and stability. According to diplomatic sources, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region, with the...
Religious scholars, leaders issue code of conduct for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims, urge strict compliance with Saudi laws
LAHORE, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan Ulema Council, Dar-ul-Ifta Pakistan and the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council have issued a comprehensive code of conduct for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, urging strict adherence to Saudi regulations and preservation of the sanctity of the holy sites. The guidelines were announced at a press conference in Lahore led by Chairman of the Pakistan...
Kosovo President praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts, seeks deeper ties with PM Shehbaz
PRISTINA, Sunday, April 19, 2026 (WNP): President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani has appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and expressed her country’s desire to further strengthen cooperation with Islamabad. In a statement following her interaction with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Osmani said it was “always a pleasure” to engage with the Pakistani leadership and thanked the prime minister...
Meloni at Federalberghi Assembly: “Italy is back as a global tourism powerhouse”
ROME, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hailed Italy’s tourism sector as a “strategic pillar of national identity and economic strength,” as she addressed the 76th National Assembly of Federalberghi, the Italian federation of hoteliers. Speaking before industry leaders, government officials and tourism stakeholders, Meloni praised the country’s hospitality sector for acting as “extraordinary ambassadors of...
Russian Embassy hosts exhibition in Islamabad to commemorate victims of WWII genocide
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): The Embassy of Russia on Friday inaugurated a photo exhibition marking the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War. The ceremony was attended by ambassadors of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, along with envoys...
Spain PM Sánchez defends progressive values, calls for justice, peace, inclusive growth
BARCELONA, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, on Saturday defended progressive values and calling for a more just economic model, while rejecting sustained criticism from right-wing and far-right groups. Addressing a gathering, Sánchez said for years progressive identities had been targeted through labels and criticism, but asserted that “the time for shame is over,” declaring...
Pakistan, key Muslim countries condemn Israel’s move on ‘Somaliland’
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Foreign ministers from Pakistan and several Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned Israel’s announcement regarding the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the so-called “Somaliland,” terming it a violation of international law and Somalia’s sovereignty. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia and...