First Lady Aseefa meets Bahrain’s Princess Sabeeka, emphasizes eomen’s empowerment, social development
MANAMA, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): First Lady of Pakistan Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Thursday called on Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King of Bahrain and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), at the Council’s headquarters in Manama. The meeting focused on issues of mutual interest, with particular...
Pakistan, US armies conclude key phase of counter-terrorism drill ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan Army and the United States Army are jointly conducting Exercise Inspired Gambit–2026, a two-week bilateral counter-terrorism training exercise aimed at strengthening operational cooperation and interoperability between the two forces, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The exercise, underway from January 8 to 16, marks the 13th iteration of the Inspired Gambit series,...
Attaullah Tarar seeks veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima’s guidance to improve PTV news standards
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening professional standards in state-run media by engaging senior broadcasting figures to mentor the next generation of journalists and news presenters. In a statement issued on Thursday, the minister said he had the honour of visiting the residence of veteran...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari meets British High Commissioner, discusses bilateral ties, global issues
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 15, 206 (WNP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday held a meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, during which the two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, global developments, and the strengthening of Pakistan–United Kingdom relations. The meeting focused on ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan...
First Lady Aseefa highlights cultural diplomacy during visit to Bahrain’s National, Pearl Museums
MANAMA, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Thursday visited the Bahrain National Museum and the Pearl Museum, underscoring the importance of preserving national heritage as a vital source of identity, unity and inspiration for future generations. The First Lady was accompanied by Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Bahrain’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning...
Pakistan rejects Indian claims on Kashmir, reaffirms UN-mandated right to self-determination
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan on Thursday firmly rejected assertions made by the Indian delegation on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, reiterating that the territory remains internationally recognized as disputed and that its final status must be determined in accordance with the will of its people under United Nations auspices. Exercising the Right of Reply during the...
Pakistan urges non-interference, calls for calm in Iran at UN Security Council debate
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan on Thursday urged restraint and respect for international law during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Iran, expressing hope for an early normalization of conditions and warning against any external interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. Addressing the 15-member Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar...
Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership as Dar meets CPC Vice Minister Sun Haiyan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday met Ms. Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), to review the state of Pakistan–China relations and exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting in Islamabad, both sides...
Reza Pahlavi unveils vision for Post–Islamic Republic Iran, calls for western alignment, regional reset
NEW YORK, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): Exiled Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has outlined an expansive vision for Iran’s future following what he described as the eventual fall of the Islamic Republic, pledging a dramatic shift in the country’s foreign policy, security posture, economic orientation and governance framework. In a statement addressed to the international community, Pahlavi argued that...
Global fintech firm signals investment interest in Pakistan during meeting with army chief
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by its Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters on Wednesday, underscoring growing international interest in Pakistan’s expanding digital and financial landscape. According to...