Iran announces conditional ceasefire, opens Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan’s diplomatic push
TEHRAN, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): Islamic Republic of Iran has announced a conditional ceasefire and agreed to facilitate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, following intensified diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military leadership. In an official statement issued from Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to Prime...
IRCRA, PPAF call for stronger state–society dialogue to promote peace, cohesion in KP
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): The International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), on Tuesday organised a Regional Dialogue Conference at the Governor House Peshawar, focusing on strengthening state–society engagement, peace, and social cohesion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The conference, titled “State–Society Dialogue, Peace, and Social Cohesion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” brought...
PDF awards scholarships to students, strengthens drive for youth empowerment through education
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF) on Tuesday distributed scholarship cheques among 10 deserving students from various universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a ceremony held at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. The ceremony, attended by students, faculty members and officials, was presided over by PDF Chairman Muhammad Bilal Sethi and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Safia...
TİKA, KP explore cooperation in livestock, fisheries to strengthen livelihoods
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): The Country Coordinator of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Saliha Tuna has said that discussions were held with senior officials from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors for improving livelihoods and local production. Saliha Tuna welcomed Zarif Ul Maani, Secretary of the Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Department, to TİKA’s Islamabad office,...
Second Asian Women’s Forum to be held in Bukhara from May 13–15
TASHKENT, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): The second Asian Women’s Forum will be held in Bukhara from May 13 to 15, aimed at enhancing regional and global cooperation on women’s empowerment across multiple sectors. A meeting of the Organizing Committee was convened at the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and chaired by Tanzila Narbaeva. The session was attended by committee...
Russia signals shift toward alternative currencies in energy trade amid Europe tensions
MOSCOW, Monday, April 6, 2026 (WNP): Russia has indicated a growing openness to conducting oil and gas transactions in alternative currencies, including the Chinese yuan, as geopolitical tensions with Europe continue to reshape global energy markets. Recent reports circulating on social media have claimed that Russia has decided to price all future energy exports to Europe exclusively in the Chinese...
UN Resident Coordinator celebrates Easter with Pakistan’s Christian community, highlights national diversity
RAWALPINDI, Sunday, April 5, 2026 (WNP): United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya celebrated Easter with the country’s Christian community, emphasizing the nation’s rich diversity and shared values of hope and renewal. Speaking from the historic Christ Church, Yahya highlighted that over four million Christians are an integral part of Pakistan’s vibrant social fabric. “Today, they celebrate Easter—a...
Bahrain, Pakistan FMs discuss regional security, bilateral cooperation
MANAMA, Saturday, April 4, 2026 (WNP): Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani held a telephone conversation with Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Bahrain and Pakistan and explored ways to further enhance...
Iran conflict raises concerns over Pakistan’s labour exports to Gulf
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 5, 2026 (WNP): The ongoing Iran conflict is beginning to disrupt Pakistan’s critical labour exports to Gulf countries, raising concerns over remittances and potential reverse migration, according to a report by Sputnik. Pakistan’s economy relies heavily on overseas employment, particularly in Gulf states, where millions of Pakistani workers are employed. However, escalating regional tensions and economic uncertainty...
Pakistan rejects misleading claims on UAE deposits
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, April 4, 2026 (WNP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday categorically dismissed recent commentary suggesting irregularities regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). In an official statement, the ministry’s spokesperson said the deposits were placed under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s strong support for Pakistan’s economic...