Canada calls for ‘value-based realism’ as global order fractures, says PM Mark Carney at Davos
DAVOS, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (WNP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday delivered a wide-ranging and candid address at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2026, warning that the world is facing a fundamental rupture in the global order and urging middle powers to act collectively, honestly and decisively in an era of intensifying great-power rivalry. Speaking to political...
First Lady Aseefa backs free clubfoot treatment drive, pledges support to eradicate disability
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (WNP): First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday held a meeting with Dr. Musavi, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Humanitarian Health Foundation (PHHF), to review ongoing initiatives providing free treatment for children born with clubfoot, a correctable congenital condition that can lead to lifelong disability if left untreated. During the meeting, Dr. Musavi briefed...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Davos to seek investment, project Pakistan’s economic reform momentum at WEF
DAVOS, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to advance Pakistan’s economic diplomacy and engage global leaders, investors and trade partners at the World Economic Forum (WEF). During his participation at the annual WEF meeting, the prime minister is expected to highlight Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform agenda, aimed at stabilisation, growth...
Pakistan Air Force joins major multinational air combat drill in Saudi Arabia
DHAHRAN, Monday, January 19, 2026 (WNP): A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft along with specialized air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise “Spears of Victory-2026.” The large-scale exercise brings together fighter jets and combat support...
Senate Chairman Gilani lauds information ministry’s media role in Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference
ISLAMABAD, Monday, January 19, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday said that Chairman Senate and former prime minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani had appreciated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for its effective role in the successful organization and media outreach of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference. According to the minister, he met Chairman Senate...
Field Marshal Asim Munir calls for stronger police–military cooperation during visit to National Police Academy
RAWALPINDI, Monday, January 19, 2026 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), on Monday visited the National Police Academy (NPA), Islamabad, where he engaged with officers of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) and underscored the central role of a professional, people-centric police force in ensuring...
Pak-Turk Maarif launches MAGIS 2026-1 nationwide entrance exam with scholarships, expands to AJK
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, January 18, 2026 (WNP): Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges officially announced the launch of MAGIS 2026-1 (Maarif Entrance Exam), a merit-based admission and scholarship programme designed to identify talented students across Pakistan and provide them access to quality education and international learning opportunities. The competitive entrance examination offers successful candidates admission and scholarships at Pak-Turk Maarif campuses,...
Balochistan launches fully digital, merit-based recruitment to restore youth trust
QUETTA, Sunday, January 18, 2026 (WNP): The Government of Balochistan has taken a landmark step toward restoring public trust by introducing a fully technology-driven, merit-based recruitment system, following months of consultation that identified non-merit appointments as the single most pressing grievance among the province’s youth. The reform was unveiled under the leadership of Chief Minister Balochistan and overseen by Additional...
Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers confer on regional situation, stress dialogue, stability
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, January 17, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the prevailing situation in Iran and broader regional developments. During the discussion, Senator Dar expressed Pakistan’s hope for peace, stability, and restraint in the region, underscoring the importance of...
Pakistan urges consistent application of UN Charter to rebuild global peace architecture
UNITED NATIONS, Friday, January 16, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan on Friday called for a renewed and impartial application of the United Nations Charter as the international community marks its 80th anniversary, warning that selective approaches to peace and delayed justice undermine the credibility of the multilateral system. Delivering the opening remarks at a high-level discussion titled “UN Charter at 80: Reimagining...