Tashkent hosts VIII Int’l Marathon 2026 with global participation amid Navruz festivities
TASHKENT, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): The VIII Tashkent International Marathon is set to take place on April 5 in Tashkent, bringing together thousands of runners from around the world in celebration of the nationwide holiday of Navruz. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the marathon has emerged as one of the largest sporting events in Uzbekistan, with more than...
Pakistan, China propose five-point initiative for peace in Gulf, Middle East
BEIJING, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and China on Tuesday unveiled a five-point joint initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region following high-level talks in Beijing. The initiative was presented after a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, where both...
UK envoy welcomes resumption of PIA direct flights to London
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott has welcomed the resumption of direct flights by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to London, terming it a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. Expressing her pleasure, she said it was “great to join the PIA team for this exciting occasion,” as the airline resumes its direct connectivity...
Dar arrives in Beijing on officialvisit, holds talks with chinese FM Wang Yi
BEIJING, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on a one-day official visit. Upon arrival, he was received by Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi. Later, the deputy prime minister was received by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse for a bilateral meeting. https://youtu.be/ynMlSoY0c1s?si=u4aBVghQ0mlRTF7Z The...
Dar, Fidan reaffirm strong Pakistan-Türkiye ties, vow continued coordination
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. During the conversation, the foreign minister expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to Pakistan, where he attended...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm strategic ties, stress de-escalation efforts
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, March 29, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud during the latter’s official visit to Pakistan, focusing on regional developments and ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalation. During the meeting, the two leaders held in-depth discussions on the evolving regional situation, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,...
Ishaq Dar departs for Beijing on one-day visit to discuss bilateral, global issues
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Tuesday for a one-day official visit to Beijing at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. During the visit, both leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, and exchange views on key regional...
Governor KP, IRCRA Head discuss religious diplomacy, agree to expand outreach
PESHAWAR, Monday, March 30, 2026 (WNP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi held a meeting with Muhammad Israr Madani, head of the International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), at the Governor House, where they discussed matters of mutual interest and ongoing initiatives. During the meeting, both sides appreciated the success of IRCRA’s religious diplomacy programs conducted in China, Indonesia,...
