Fitna must be countered to safeguard faith, says CII chairman
LAHORE, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi on Tuesday said stressed that combating ‘fitna’ (sedition and mischief) is the need of the hour, warning that forces spreading discord must be stopped to protect the nation’s faith, morals, and values. Speaking at an Eesal-e-Sawab ceremony at Jamia Naeemia, Dr. Naeemi...
Sardar Yousaf meets Archbishop Germano Penemote, discusses interfaith harmony, minority rights
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday met with Vatican City’s Ambassador, Archbishop Germano Penemote, to discuss growing trends of religious intolerance, terrorism, and ways to promote interfaith harmony. During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to foster inclusivity, tolerance, and mutual respect across society. He...
Trump unveils 20-point Gaza peace plan backed by Netanyahu, welcomed by Pakistan
By Rehan Khan WASHINGTON, Monday, September 29, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war, under which Israel will neither annex nor occupy the Palestinian enclave — a proposal welcomed by Pakistan. Speaking at a news conference after meeting Netanyahu at the White...
Saudi Arabia hosts 27th Near East Forestry, Range Commission session in Jeddah
JEDDAH, Monday, September 29, 2025 (WNP): The 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission opened Monday in Jeddah, bringing together regional and international experts to address challenges facing forests and rangelands in the context of climate change and land degradation. The three-day event is being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the UN...
Gilani, Uzbek speaker pledge stronger ties; call trans-afghan railway a game-changer for regional trade
ISLAMABAD, Monday, September 29, 2025 (WNP): Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday received Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, Nuriddin Muydinkhonovich Ismoilov, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations anchored in shared history, culture, religion, and values. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Gilani said Pakistan attached great importance to its fraternal ties with...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan parliamentarians vow to strengthen ties, implement agreements for deeper cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Monday, September 29, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan–Uzbekistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by Convener Syed Rafiullah, MNA, on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation from the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan at Parliament House, Islamabad. Welcoming the delegation, Syed Rafiullah recalled that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence and noted that bilateral ties have since...
Saudi Arabia to host 27th Near East Forestry, Range Commission session in Jeddah
MAKKAH, Saturday, September 27, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia will host the 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission in Jeddah from September 29 to October 1, bringing together regional and international experts to address pressing environmental challenges. The event, jointly organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Kingdom’s National Center for Vegetation Cover...
PM Shehbaz meets UN Chief Guterres on UNGA sidelines, highlights Kashmir, climate finance & Gaza crisis
NEW YORK, Friday, September 26, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and global peace. During the meeting, described as warm and cordial, the Prime Minister praised the Secretary-General’s leadership in promoting peace and strengthening...
Uzbekistan expands pilgrimage tourism to boost economy, showcase Islamic heritage
ISLAMABAD, Friday, September 26, 2025 (WNP): Uzbekistan is undertaking wide-ranging reforms to strengthen its tourism industry, with a special focus on pilgrimage tourism, as part of its national development strategy. Tourism has been identified as one of the most promising sectors of the modern economy, and the government has launched strategic initiatives to expand infrastructure, encourage private sector participation, and...