Prime Minister Shehbaz arrives in London after Davos, Gaza peace meetings
LONDON, Thursday, January 22, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London on Thursday following his participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos and engagements related to the Gaza World Peace Board. According to official sources, the prime minister will stay at a private residence during his five-day visit to the United Kingdom. The...
PM Shehbaz showcases economic turnaround, reform drive at World Economic Forum
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted Pakistan’s improving economic outlook, citing sharp reductions in inflation, easing monetary policy, and accelerating export-led growth as key indicators of renewed stability and confidence. Addressing the Pakistan Breakfast at the Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, the...
PM Shehbaz, IMF chief discuss Pakistan’s reform momentum, economic stability at Davos
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to review Pakistan’s economic reform trajectory and prospects for sustained stability. During the meeting, the prime minister briefed the IMF...
Pakistan’s participation in Gaza Peace Board aimed solely at defending Palestinian rights: Tahir Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, on Wednesday said Pakistan’s decision to join a US-initiated peace board on Gaza, alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye and other Muslim countries, is rooted exclusively in the broader interests of the Palestinian people and the collective stance of the Muslim world. In a statement, Ashrafi...
Trump touts economic revival; trade, energy shifts in sweeping Davos address
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): US President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday used a wide-ranging address at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting to claim a dramatic economic turnaround in the United States, outline an assertive trade and energy agenda, and signal a tougher posture on security alliances and strategic geography, including renewed interest in Greenland. Marking the first...
Europe’s selective outrage under fire: Iran, Ukraine, Greenland spotlight EU double standards as Palestine remains ignored
By Abida Khan (Editor-in-Chief) ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 20, 2026 (WNP): The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas's fresh statements at the European Parliament have reignited an intense debate over Europe’s selective morality and double standards in global affairs—particularly its contrasting positions on Iran, Ukraine, Greenland and Palestine. Speaking in Strasbourg during debates on the state of...
Pakistan, Kuwait explore expanded investment cooperation on sidelines of World Economic Forum
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held talks with Kuwait’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Subaih Abdul Aziz Al-Mukhaizeem, focusing on Pakistan’s economic outlook and avenues to deepen bilateral economic and investment cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where both sides...
Putin signals conditional openness to Trump’s Peace Council, proposes $1 billion for Gaza using frozen Russian assets
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join a newly proposed international “Peace Council,” signaling cautious openness while emphasizing that any such initiative must lead to tangible progress toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In remarks released by the Kremlin, President Putin confirmed that Russia had...
Pakistan advocates responsible debt, export-led growth at World Economic Forum
DAVOS, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday underscored the importance of responsible debt management and investment-led borrowing as key drivers of sustainable growth for emerging economies, while addressing a high-level panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Participating in the discussion titled “How Can We Unlock New Sources...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm defence, strategic ties as Tehran envoy meets Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, on Tuesday called on Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening longstanding bilateral relations rooted in mutual respect, shared values and close people-to-people ties. The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the...