Prime Minister Shehbaz bids farewell to Azerbaijani envoy, reaffirms commitment to stronger bilateral ties
"PM commends Ambassador Khazar Farhadov's role in expanding Pakistan-Azerbaijan cooperation, conveys warm greetings to President Ilham Aliyev, and reaffirms Islamabad's resolve to further deepen the strategic partnership." ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 31, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's House on Friday...
Iranian Ambassador expresses condolences over deadly Quetta mine tragedy
"Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam extends heartfelt sympathies to the people and Government of Pakistan, mourning the loss of miners who perished while working to support their families." ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 31, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Friday expressed profound grief over the tragic mine incident in Quetta that claimed the...
Saudi Ambassador, CDA Chairman discuss matters of mutual interest
"Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki receives CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf, reaffirming cordial ties and discussing issues of shared interest." ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 30, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, received Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Sohail Ashraf, at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad on...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments, Palestine situation
"Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan review developments in the Middle East, welcome Jordan's initiative for an Arab-Islamic meeting on Palestine." ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 30, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, during which the...
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Peshawar Consulate closes
"Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker says diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will continue through the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad following the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar." PESHAWAR, Thursday, July 30, 2026 (WNP): U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker visited Consul General Tom Eckert and the staff of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar to commemorate the longstanding partnership between...
First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari backs proposal for JPMC Comprehensive Stroke Center
"US-based neurologist Dr. Syed Fazal Zaidi briefs First Lady on plan to establish Sindh's first public-sector Comprehensive Stroke Center aimed at transforming stroke care, specialist training and research." KARACHI, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (WNP): First Lady Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Member of the National Assembly (MNA), was on Wednesday briefed on a proposal to establish a Comprehensive Stroke Center at...
Saudi Ambassador, Pakistan’s Commerce Minister discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation
"Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki and Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan exchange views on matters of mutual interest, reaffirming the longstanding friendship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan." ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, on Tuesday received Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad, where the...
Saudi Arabia opens registration for UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2026
"SDAIA, UNESCO and ICAIRE invite global policymakers, experts and innovators to Riyadh for premier forum on ethical AI governance, responsible innovation and international cooperation." RIYADH, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (WNP): The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and in collaboration with the International Center for AI Research...
Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy sworn in as Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan
"Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman administers oath to newly appointed envoys; retired Major General and HR expert Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy to lead Kingdom's diplomatic mission in Islamabad." JEDDAH, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (WNP): Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy was sworn in as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan on Tuesday after taking the oath of office before His...
Naval Chief, Commander National Strategic Command discuss maritime security, strategic preparedness
"Admiral Naveed Ashraf congratulates General Syed Aamer Raza on assuming command as the first Commander National Strategic Command; both reaffirm commitment to safeguarding Pakistan's maritime and strategic interests." ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (WNP): Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Syed Aamer Raza called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, where the...