Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen health sector cooperation
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): In a key development aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation in healthcare, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, met with his Saudi counterpart, Fahd Abdul Rahman Al-Jalajel, in Riyadh on Tuesday. The meeting, held in the Saudi capital, underscored the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two nations and signaled a shared commitment to strengthening...
General Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal in recognition of strategic victory in operation Bunyan ul Marsoos
ISLAMABAD/ RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on Tuesday, following a unanimous decision by the Federal Cabinet in recognition of his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen during the recent conflict with India, codenamed Operation Bunyanum Marsoos — now widely regarded as the Marka-e-Haq...
King Salman to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims for Hajj at personal expense: Dr. Al-Otaibi
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims for the relatives of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded to perform Hajj this year at his personal expense, Saudi Press Attaché Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi announced on Monday. In a statement posted on X (formerly...
Moscow Metro marks 90th anniversary with focus on infrastructure, innovation
MOSCOW, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): The Moscow Metro has completed its 90th year of operation, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s largest and longest-running urban transit systems. In 2024 alone, the system transported 2.7 billion passengers. Modernization has been a continuous process and today, more than 75 per cent of trains are newly developed models, equipped...
Mansehra’s Muhammad Ali Swati honoured with PSL’s ‘Hamaray Heroes’ award for life-saving bravery
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): Muhammad Ali Swati, a young humanitarian from Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been awarded the coveted ‘Hamaray Heroes’ title by the Pakistan Super League (PSL), in recognition of his extraordinary courage during two major rescue operations in Battagram and Naran The *Hamaray Heroes initiative, launched by the PSL, celebrates individuals making impactful contributions to...
OIC-15 Ministerial Meeting in Tehran focuses on AI-driven innovation across Islamic world
TEHRAN, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The second Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform commenced in Tehran on Sunday, placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of a forward-looking strategy to elevate science, technology, and higher education across the Islamic world. Held under the theme “Innovation in Science and Technology through using AI: A Strategy for Excellence, a Bright...
Tajikistan to host global conference on glacier preservation amid growing climate concerns
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, on Sunday announced that Dushanbe will host a three-day International Glaciers Preservation Conference from May 29 to 31, aiming to spotlight the pressing challenges of climate change and water scarcity confronting the region. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Ambassador Toir said the conference will bring together...
Turkish envoy meets Punjab leadership, business community to boost bilateral ties
LAHORE, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, held a series of high-level engagements in Lahore on Sunday, reaffirming Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Pakistan across political, economic, and cultural domains. During a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Turkish envoy received a warm welcome...
Pakistan High Commission in Singapore marks ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ to honour Armed Forces, national resilience
SINGAPORE, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The High Commission of Pakistan in Singapore on Sunday observed Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) to commemorate the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay homage to the courage and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the unyielding spirit of the Pakistani people. The solemn ceremony was attended by over 60 members of the...