Media, scholars urged to unite against extremism for a peaceful society
LAHORE, Sunday, August 24, 2025 (WNP): A diverse panel of religious scholars, academics, intellectuals, and students on Sunday underscored the pivotal role of media and ulema in fostering a peaceful society and countering extremist ideologies, during a thought-provoking session organized by the Idara-e-Taleem-o-Tahqeeq. The intellectual sitting, themed “The Role of Ulema in Building a Peaceful Society,” brought together prominent figures...
President Zardari urges stronger trade, economic, cultural ties with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria & Germany
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 22, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for further enhancing Pakistan’s bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, and Germany in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, economy, and culture. He expressed these views while receiving the diplomatic credentials of the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka and the Ambassadors-designate of Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria,...
Religious affairs ministry issues list of 53 verified Umrah companies for 1447 AH
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 22, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has released the official list of verified Umrah companies for the year 1447 AH. According to the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Muhammad Umar Butt, the credentials and agreements of 53 Umrah companies have been verified in the first phase. He said the list is valid for the ongoing...
TIKA provides thousands of hot meals, medical support to flood victims in Buner, Swat
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 22, 2025 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has stepped up humanitarian support in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, distributing thousands of hot meals and extending medical services to vulnerable families. According to TIKA on Friday, the agency is serving 2,000 hot meals daily in Buner and Swat districts, with the number of meals delivered...
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman leads by example, launches Saudi Arabia’s nationwide blood donation drive
RIYADH, Thursday, August 21, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated blood on Thursday to inaugurate the Kingdom’s annual national blood donation campaign, a gesture widely hailed as a symbol of humanitarian leadership and solidarity. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary donations and to ensure self-sufficiency in safe and sustainable blood supplies...
‘Ashra Rahmatul-lil-Alameen’ to be observed with nationwide events to mark 1500 birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH)
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, August 21, 2025 (WNP): The government has announced that Ashra Rahmatul-lil-Alameen will be observed across the country from 1st to 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal with devotion and reverence, featuring national and provincial-level programs in connection with the 1,500 birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf...