Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss regional situation, reaffirm dialogue, strong bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Sabah, during which both sides discussed regional developments and bilateral relations. During the call, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating the Islamabad Talks and appreciated the efforts of the Deputy...
DPM Dar, Canadian FM Anand discuss regional developments, stress ceasefire, diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand, during which both leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments, including the U.S.–Iran negotiations held during the Islamabad Talks. According to official details, the two sides reviewed the evolving regional situation and...
Dar, EU’s Kallas discuss regional situation, stress dialogue, diplomacy for conflict resolution
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (2026): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday received a telephone call from European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRVP) Kaja Kallas, during which both sides discussed regional developments and Pakistan–EU cooperation. During the conversation, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar appreciated...
Romania backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts, stresses Strait of Hormuz reopening, regional stability: FM Țoiu
BUCHAREST, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu on Tuesday said she held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, focusing on regional developments in the Middle East, including the recently held Islamabad Talks. In a statement, the Romanian foreign minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained mediation efforts,...
UN, Canadian envoy join Vaisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, highlight interfaith harmony in Pakistan
HASAN ABDAL, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Thousands of Sikh pilgrims gathered at the historic Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Punjab to mark Vaisakhi, the spring harvest festival and one of the most significant religious occasions for the Sikh community. The celebrations were attended by United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya and Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan...
Russia, China oppose Western hegemony, warn against escalating Middle East crises: Lavrov
BEIJING, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday said Russia and China oppose Western attempts to maintain global hegemony, amid evolving geopolitical tensions. Speaking during his visit, Lavrov said Moscow and Beijing could not agree with efforts by the West, including the United States and Europe, to preserve and expand dominance at the expense of...
Lavrov says West aggravating global situation, holds extensive talks with China’s Wang Yi
BEIJING, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday said the West is aggravating the international situation, as he held over four hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his official visit to China from April 14–15. According to Lavrov, the discussions covered a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations and key...
Pakistan, IMF discuss reform momentum, economic outlook at Spring Meetings
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026 to review Pakistan’s reform progress and economic outlook. During the meeting, the finance minister appreciated...
Italy’s Schlein condemns Trump remarks, defends Meloni, national sovereignty
ROME, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Italy’s opposition leader Elly Schlein has strongly condemned remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, defending Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and reaffirming Italy’s sovereignty. Addressing parliament, Schlein expressed firm and unanimous condemnation of an attack on the Italian premier for expressing solidarity with Pope Leo. She stressed that Italy is a free and sovereign...
Pakistan, Saudi Fund for Development reaffirm economic partnership at Spring Meetings
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, reaffirming strong bilateral economic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the finance minister expressed gratitude for SFD’s...