Ishaq Dar arrives at OIC Secretariat for Extraordinary Meeting on Israel’s Somaliland move
JEDDAH, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday arrived at the Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to participate in the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, convened to discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Upon his arrival at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Senator...
Ishaq Dar arrives in Jeddah to attend OIC Extraordinary Meeting, inaugurate new Pakistan Consulate Chancery
JEDDAH, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Jeddah on Saturday from Madinah as part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, Senator Dar was received by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, representatives of the Saudi Royal Protocol, and senior officials of the...
Ishaq Dar offers prayers at Roza-e-Rasool ﷺ, seeks peace, prosperity for Pakistan, Muslim Ummah
MADINAH, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday visited Madinah Munawwarah during his official tour of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). During his stay in Madinah, the deputy prime minister offered prayers at Roza-e-Rasool ﷺ, seeking peace, stability...
Zelenskyy calls for intensified pressure on Russia, welcomes renewed push for tougher sanctions
KYIV, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday reiterated that Russia remains the sole source of the ongoing war in Ukraine, asserting that Moscow bears full responsibility for prolonging the conflict and for its continued actions against civilians, diplomacy, and international partners. In a strongly worded statement, President Zelenskyy said that Russia “deserves all retaliatory strikes...
Dar inaugurates new Pakistan consulate chancery in Jeddah, pledges enhanced services for overseas community
JEDDAH, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed chancery building of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, marking a significant step toward improving consular services for the large Pakistani community in western Saudi Arabia. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia...
Saudi envoy, climate minister explore deeper climate, strategic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Friday, January 9, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, on Friday met Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral and strategic cooperation, with a particular focus on climate resilience and sustainable development. The meeting reviewed Pakistan’s key climate priorities, including adaptation, environmental protection, and...
Iran condemns US ‘interventionist’ remarks, accuses Washington of fueling unrest, violating int’l law
ISLAMABAD, Friday, January 9, 2026 (WNP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned “meddlesome and deceptive” remarks by United States officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, accusing Washington of continuing a policy of hostility, pressure, and interference aimed at destabilizing the country. In a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry and released by...
Muslim, partner nations condemn Israeli visit to Somaliland, reaffirm support for Somalia’s sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, January 8, 2026 (WNP): Foreign ministers from more than two dozen countries, along with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have issued a strong joint statement condemning Israel’s recent visit to the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, calling it a violation of international law and a direct challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The...
Army Chief reviews Lahore Garrison preparedness, reaffirms zero tolerance for threats to national security
RAWALPINDI, January 8, 2026 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), on Thursday visited Lahore Garrison, where he reviewed the formation’s operational readiness, training standards, and ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing combat effectiveness. During the visit, the Army Chief was given a comprehensive briefing on...
Zelenskyy warns of possible new Russian attacks, urges vigilance as winter strains Ukraine’s energy, infrastructure
KYIV, Thursday, January 8, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday warned that Russia may be preparing another large-scale attack, urging citizens to remain alert to air raid warnings and to seek shelter when necessary, as harsh winter conditions continue to grip much of the country. In a public address, Zelenskyy said Moscow was exploiting severe winter weather, which...