Egypt releases patriotic song in support of Pakistan, celebrating friendship, solidarity
CAIRO, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Egypt has released a patriotic national song expressing support and goodwill towards Pakistan, highlighting the strong spirit of friendship and solidarity between the two countries. The song, titled “Ahlan Ya Batal (Welcome Hero) – Fakhr al Ummah (Pride of the Nation)”, is performed by singer Mahmoud El Kareem and was presented from the iconic...
Islamabad Talks: Trump vows to ensure Strait remains open, rules out nuclear weapons
WASHINGTON, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): President of the United States, Donald Trump, has expressed cautious optimism over the ongoing talks in Islamabad while reiterating Washington’s firm stance on regional security and nuclear non-proliferation. Speaking to the media, President Trump said he “wished them luck” regarding the negotiations, adding that developments would become clearer in the coming days as key...
Iranian parliamentary, diplomatic delegation arrives in Islamabad for peace talks
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): A high-powered delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad on Friday to participate in the Islamabad Talks aimed at advancing regional peace efforts. The visiting delegation was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and...
UK PM Keir Starmer lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role in US–Iran ceasefire in call with PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, on Friday evening during which both leaders discussed regional developments and bilateral relations. During the conversation, Prime Minister Starmer deeply appreciated Pakistan’s “effective diplomatic efforts” in facilitating the US–Iran ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue. He...
Saudi Finance Minister calls on PM Shehbaz; reaffirm commitment to deepen Pakistan–Saudi economic, fraternal ties
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Friday during his one-day visit to Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also attended the...
Bilawal says ceasefire offers crucial opportunity for lasting peace, highlights Pakistan’s role as host
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has emphasized that the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran presents a critical opportunity to achieve lasting peace, as Islamabad prepares to host key negotiations. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Bilawal said global attention is now focused on the visiting delegations...
Bilawal highlights Pakistan’s pivotal role in US-Iran ceasefire, calls talks a step toward lasting peace
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has underscored Pakistan’s central role in facilitating the ceasefire and upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that the process could lead to lasting peace. In an exclusive interview with BBC World, Bilawal thanked the leadership of both countries for accepting the...
US signals openness to Iran talks, stresses good-faith negotiations
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, has expressed optimism about upcoming negotiations with Iran, while emphasizing that progress will depend on Tehran’s willingness to engage in good faith. Speaking to reporters ahead of departure, Vance said the United States is looking forward to the talks and hopes for a positive outcome. “If...
Russia backs Islamabad talks, urges restraint as ‘window of opportunity’ opens for Gulf peace
MOSCOW, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): The Foreign Ministry of Russia on Friday said a “window of opportunity” is emerging to resolve the complex situation in the Persian Gulf, expressing support for the upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran set to begin in Islamabad. In an official statement, the ministry noted that a majority of countries are backing...
Tashkent positions itself as Central Asia’s investment hub ahead of Fifth International Investment Forum 2026
TASHKENT, Friday, April 10, 2026 (WNP): Tashkent is set to reinforce its emergence as Central Asia’s leading investment destination as it prepares to host the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) from June 16–19, 2026. Held under the theme “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships,” the forum will focus on safeguarding capital amid global uncertainty, strengthening institutional frameworks in frontier...