Iran Navy official meets FM Araghchi, hails diplomatic efforts
TEHRAN, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Rear Admiral Faramarz Bamani, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to commend diplomatic efforts aimed at securing the return of the bodies of sailors from the Dena and Bushehr vessels. According to media reports, the naval official appreciated the role of diplomacy in facilitating the repatriation process, highlighting...
Canadian Envoy highlights climate threat as Pakistan’s glaciers rapidly melt
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan has raised concern over the accelerating melting of Pakistan’s glaciers, warning of serious implications for water security. In a statement shared after flying over the Shispar Glacier, the envoy noted that Pakistan hosts over 13,000 glaciers — the highest number outside the polar regions —...
Pakistan Navy successfully tests Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile
RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful live weapon firing of the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, demonstrating enhanced precision strike capability and operational readiness, the military’s media wing said. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the anti-ship weapon system effectively executed its mission with exceptional accuracy, validating the Navy’s capability to...
EU warns on Iran, pushes new sanctions as Kallas outlines foreign policy agenda
LUXEMBOURG, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): The European Union has warned of growing risks in the Iran-related conflict and signaled plans to expand sanctions, while reaffirming support for diplomacy and regional engagement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said following a Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Addressing a press conference, Kallas said EU foreign ministers held “long but focused” discussions covering...
Pakistan urges US-Iran dialogue as Ishaq Dar meets US Chargé d’Affaires
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on recent regional developments. During the meeting, Dar underscored Pakistan’s consistent emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable means to address challenges and achieve lasting peace and stability in the...
Saudi Ambassador meets Kuwaiti Envoy, discuss matters of mutual interest
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, on Tuesday received Nassar Al-Mutairi, Ambassador of the Kuwait, in Islamabad. During the meeting, the two envoys held cordial discussions and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, reflecting close diplomatic coordination between their respective countries. The interaction underscores the longstanding and friendly relations among...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia stress dialogue as Ishaq Dar, Faisal bin Farhan discuss regional situation
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday evening to discuss the evolving regional situation. During the call, both leaders exchanged views on the latest developments and underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in achieving...
EU warns of escalation risks in Iran conflict, stresses diplomacy, regional coordination
LUXEMBOURG, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): The European Union has reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to the escalating tensions involving Iran, while warning that broader security concerns — including missiles, cyber threats, and regional proxy networks — must also be addressed. Speaking upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja...
Iranian Embassy pays tribute to Allama Iqbal on death anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): The Embassy of Iran in Pakistan has paid tribute to poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his death anniversary, acknowledging his intellectual and spiritual legacy. In a statement, the Iran Embassy described Allama Iqbal as a “great intellectual and spiritual figure,” noting that his ideas continue to transcend borders and remain relevant in addressing contemporary...
Diplomatic source denies reports of Iranian advance team in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (WNP): A diplomatic source in Islamabad has dismissed speculation regarding the presence of any Iranian advance delegation in the Pakistani capital, saying that no such team has arrived for talks. Responding to reports suggesting that a sub-delegation from Iran was present in Islamabad, the source told Iran’s state news agency IRNA that no official or...