PM Shehbaz Sharif Lauds Saudi Economic Backing, Highlights Strong Defence Partnership During Jeddah Meeting Jeddah, April 16, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s consistent economic and financial support to Pakistan, while reaffirming the robust defence and security partnership between the two brotherly nations. The remarks came during a high-level meeting with Saudi …

Mahira Khan Headlines Harvard Pakistan Conference with Powerful Message on Storytelling, Identity, and Cultural Diplomacy Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 16, 2026 — Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan stole the spotlight at the prestigious Pakistan Conference 2026 held at Harvard University, delivering a deeply moving and inspiring keynote address that left the audience inspired and emotional. The acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, and UNHCR Goodwill …

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Barcelona Open Due to Right Wrist Injury Barcelona, April 16, 2026 — World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell (73rd Trofeo Conde de Godó) after sustaining a right wrist injury during his first-round match. The 22-year-old Spaniard, the tournament’s top seed and defending champion in spirit …

Pete Hegseth Warns: US Forces Ready to Restart Combat Operations if Iran Fails to Agree to a Peace Deal Washington, April 16, 2026 — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a strong warning to Iran on Thursday, stating that American military forces in the Middle East are fully postured and ready to immediately resume combat operations if Tehran does not …

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran Tehran, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held important talks with Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran on Thursday morning. The meeting took place during Field Marshal Munir’s official …