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...
PM Shehbaz, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi review situation after foreign tour
LAHORE, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore. During the meeting, the interior minister congratulated the prime minister on the successful completion of his recent three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye. Mohsin Naqvi also briefed the prime minister on the current situation in the country,...
PM Shehbaz returns to Lahore after successful three-nation visit
LAHORE, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Lahore on Saturday after completing his visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye. Upon arrival at the airport, the Prime Minister was received by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, and Senior Advisor to Punjab Ali Dar. The Prime Minister’s visit focused on strengthening bilateral...
PM Shehbaz concludes three-nation tour, departs Türkiye after Antalya Diplomacy Forum engagements
ANTALYA, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed from Antalya for Pakistan after completing his three-nation tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye. At the airport, the Prime Minister and his delegation were seen off by senior Turkish and Pakistani officials, including Ambassador Tolga Bermek, Ambassador Nilufer Kaygisiz, Member of the Turkish Parliament Burhan Kayaturk,...
Dar meets Azerbaijani FM, discusses regional developments and bilateral ties
ANTALYA, Saturday, April 18, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. During the meeting, both sides held a productive discussion on regional developments and explored avenues to further strengthen the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. The...