President Zardari, Bahrain’s King hold talks on trade, defence, regional issues
MANAMA, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama on Wednesday, where he was accorded a guard of honour, marking the high-level engagement between Pakistan and Bahrain. During the meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on enhancing trade...
Bilawal inaugurates NED University campuses in Tharparkar, calls education key to inclusive national development
MITHI, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday inaugurated the NED University–affiliated Thar Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology and the School of Modern Sciences in Tharparkar, describing the initiative as a milestone for education-led development in Sindh’s desert district and a vital step toward Pakistan’s broader progress. Addressing the inauguration ceremony,...
Dar calls for policy consistency, institutional reforms to sustain Pakistan’s economic recovery
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday underscored that lasting economic correction in Pakistan hinges on firm foundations, responsible governance, policy consistency and deep-rooted institutional reforms, as he addressed the closing session of the Pakistan Policy Dialogue 2026. The dialogue was organised by the Policy Research & Advisory Council...
Pakistan, Indonesia explore expanded investment cooperation as Ishaq Dar holds talks with Danantara Chief
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held talks with Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry and Chief Executive Officer of the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Danantara, focusing on deepening economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. According to official sources, the discussion reviewed existing...
Punjab showcases governance reforms, green mobility push to foreign delegation
LAHORE, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Senior Minister of the Government of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday briefed a high-level foreign delegation on sweeping governance reforms and climate-focused policy initiatives being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, highlighting it as an unprecedented drive for accountability, sustainability and inclusive growth in the province. During the meeting, the...
Pakistan reaffirms support for UN-led Yemen peace process in talks at UN
NEW YORK, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, held a meeting with Ms. Mari Yamashita, Deputy Head of Mission of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), to discuss the evolving situation in Yemen and ongoing UN efforts to promote peace and stability in the conflict-affected...
Explosive attack destroys key bridge in North Waziristan, severing vital land links
SHEWA, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): An important bridge over the Kurram River in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan was blown up early Wednesday after unknown attackers planted explosives beneath the structure, completely destroying it and cutting off critical land routes linking the area with Miranshah, Bannu and other adjoining regions. According to local sources, a large quantity of explosives...
President Zardari begins four-day official visit to Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties
MANAMA, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in the Bahraini capital for a four-day official visit aimed at further strengthening political, economic, and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Upon arrival in Manama, the president was received by Commander of the Bahrain National Guard Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahrain’s Minister...
Pakistan, Myanmar stress peaceful dialogue in high-level diplomatic call
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, U Than Swe, reaffirming their shared commitment to resolving regional challenges through peaceful dialogue and diplomacy. During the conversation, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on matters...
Doctors must help shape health policy to build a civilized society: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
KARACHI, January 13, 2026 (WNP) — Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday emphasized the pivotal role of doctors in strengthening Pakistan’s public healthcare system, asserting that healthcare professionals must be given a meaningful voice in shaping national health policy, public health reforms and medical education. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) as...