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...
Turkish envoy stresses stronger Pakistan–Turkiye cooperation in education
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, September 25, 2025 (WNP): Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Irfan Neziroglu on Thursday called for expanding educational cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, terming academic exchanges and people-to-people contacts vital to further strengthening the historic brotherly ties between the two nations. He was addressing an orientation programme at the Turkish Embassy for 166 Pakistani students who have been awarded...
Kohistani hails Sohail sisters for winning 15 gold medals in int’l championship
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, September 25, 2025 (WNP): Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kheal Das Kohistani on Thursday met with Pakistani powerlifters Twinkle Sohail and Sybil Sohail, who recently secured 15 gold medals across various categories at the International Powerlifting and Weightlifting Championship held in South Africa. During the meeting at his office, the minister lauded the achievements...
PM Shehbaz meets President Trump, praises U.S. role in South Asia peace , Gaza crisis
WASHINGTON, Thursday, September 25, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office, lauding his leadership as a “man of peace” for efforts to resolve conflicts globally and for strengthening bilateral economic ties with Pakistan. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, described President...
President Mirziyoyev meets Uzbek diaspora, students in US, launches business initiative
NEW YORK, Thursday, September 25, 2025 (WNP): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with members of the Uzbek community, including fellows of the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation studying at leading American universities. Held in a friendly and informal atmosphere, the meeting focused on Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms and the role of compatriots and diaspora organizations in promoting them abroad. President Mirziyoyev also inaugurated...
Riyadh to host FII9 Summit with global leaders, investors, policymakers
RIYADH, Wednesday, September 23, 2025 (WNP): The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute on Tuesday unveiled the program and speaker lineup for its flagship FII9 Conference, set to take place from October 27 to 30, 2025, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh. Held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” the event...