Iran accuses US, Israel of ‘act of aggression,’ urges UN Security Council to intervene
TEHRAN, Saturday, February 28, 2026 (WNP): Iran on Saturday accused the United States and Israel of carrying out an “egregious and unwarranted act of aggression” against its territory, alleging that civilian areas, including a primary school, were targeted in recent attacks. In a statement, Esmaeil Baqaei, Head of the Center for Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign...
Israeli airport evacuated after Iranian missile strikes, airspace closure amid escalating conflict
TEL AVIV, Saturday, February 28, 2026 (WNP): Israeli authorities ordered the evacuation of passengers from Ben Gurion Airport and suspended all civilian flights Saturday after Iranian missile strikes targeted Israeli territory as part of a widening military confrontation that has also disrupted regional air travel. The Transportation Ministry announced a complete halt to flight operations at the airport, urging passengers...
PM Shehbaz visits GHQ, vows zero tolerance against militancy amid Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions
ISLAMABAD, Friday, February 27, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) where he was given a detailed briefing by the military leadership on the prevailing Pakistan–Afghanistan situation and related security challenges. During the visit, the prime minister was apprised of developments along the western border, including concerns over militant activities and cross-border threats. Emphasizing the...
TİKA signs MoU to restore Muhammad Iqbal Museum ahead of 150th birth anniversary
LAHORE, Friday, February 27, 2026 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and Directorate General of Archaeology, Punjab, on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the rehabilitation of the Muhammad Iqbal Museum, commonly known as Javed Manzi in a landmark move to preserve Pakistan’s intellectual heritage. The signing ceremony took place in the garden of Javed Manzil —...
PM Shehbaz visits home of martyred Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, announces Daanish School in his name
MANSEHRA, Thursday, February 26, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the residence of martyred Lieutenant Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz in Mansehra, who embraced martyrdom while leading security forces during an operation against “Fitna al-Khawarij.” The prime minister met the mother, widow, children and other family members of the fallen officer and offered fateha and prayers for the...
Türkiye expands Ramadan relief, development projects in Pakistan, ambassador reaffirms enduring partnership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (WNP): Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, on Wednesday reaffirmed Ankara’s continued humanitarian and development cooperation with Pakistan, as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) launched a nationwide Ramadan food distribution campaign in collaboration with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM). The ambassador was addressing a ceremony titled “Ramazan Food Distribution Program” held at Fatima Jinnah Park...
A friendship forged by history, renewed by vision: The enduring bonds between Uzbekistan, Pakistan
By Bekhzod Alimjanov (Chief Research Fellow) Center for Foreign Policy Studies, Uzbekistan TASHKENT, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (WNP): In the early days following the independence of Uzbekistan, I learned that across cities and towns in Pakistan, people had welcomed this historic milestone with genuine joy and enthusiasm. For a nation geographically distant from ours, such warmth was both deeply moving and profoundly...
UK PM pledges £40 million mosque security funding after Manchester incident during Ramadan
LONDON, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (WNP): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday expressed concern over an incident at Manchester Central Mosque, assuring Muslim communities that the government would continue efforts to ensure their safety. “I am concerned to hear of the incident at Manchester Central Mosque last night. I know this will be worrying for Muslim communities, especially during...
Pakistan, Turkish Red Crescents sign five-year pact, launch Ramadan relief for conflict-affected families
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) on Tuesday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand joint humanitarian operations, as both organizations launched a Ramadan relief campaign targeting conflict-affected and vulnerable families. The agreement was signed during the visit of TRCS President Fatma Meric Yilmaz to...
EU foreign policy chief calls for greater action against disinformation, pressures Russia ahead of war anniversary
BRUSSELS, Monday, February 23, 2026 (WNP): The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday said the bloc must intensify efforts to counter foreign information manipulation and increase pressure on Russia as the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war approaches. Arriving for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Kallas told reporters that EU foreign ministers would...