PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with China over deadly floods, reaffirms ‘iron-clad brotherhood’
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended deep condolences and unwavering solidarity to the people of China in the wake of devastating torrential rains and landslides that have claimed lives and displaced thousands. In a message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Prime Minister expressed heartfelt sympathy on behalf of...
Pakistan joins global WHO initiative to provide free cancer medicines for children, launches National Cholera Control Plan
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan has signed a landmark agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide free cancer medicines to children across the country—becoming part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GCCM), a WHO-led initiative aimed at improving survival rates in low- and middle-income countries in a major breakthrough for child...
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan pledge deeper economic, strategic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday received a high-level delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, as both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multifaceted bilateral cooperation. The visiting delegation is in Islamabad for the 5th Session of the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (IGC),...
Pakistan, Kuwait vow to boost strategic ties, jointly advocate for Palestinian rights at UN conference
NEW YORK, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to strengthen ties across key sectors including trade, investment, energy, food security, and defense. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International...
Hope in Riyadh: Jamaican conjoined twins arrive in Saudi Arabia for life-saving surgery
RIYADH, Monday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Conjoined Jamaican twins Azaria and Azura arrived in Riyadh for a critical evaluation to determine the possibility of a separation surgery - an initiative directed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in a display of medical diplomacy...
PM Shehbaz awards Rs 5 mln to MMA Star Shahzaib Rind’s father, hails fighter’s rising global impact
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Khair Muhammad, the father of renowned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Shahzaib Rind, at the Prime Minister’s House, acknowledging the athlete’s exceptional performance and rising global recognition. During the meeting, the Prime Minister handed over a cheque of Rs 5 million to Shahzaib’s father as a token...
Pakistan welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, lauds Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to the successful conclusion of a special diplomatic meeting hosted by Malaysia, which led to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand amid recent deadly border clashes. In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson praised the breakthrough, calling it a positive step toward regional...
Pakistan, Egypt reaffirm strategic ties, call for urgent humanitarian access in Gaza
NEW YORK, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral ties and expressed strong support for the Palestinian cause during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Two-State Solution in New York. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister...
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan set $100 mln trade target, sign key MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan on Monday reaffirmed their shared resolve to elevate economic ties and regional connectivity as they concluded the 5th session of the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation in Islamabad. The session marked a major milestone in bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the...
India’s ‘Operation Mahadev’ aims to stage fake encounters using Pakistani detainees: Security sources
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): India has reportedly launched a covert military campaign—dubbed Operation Mahadev—designed to stage fake encounters using unlawfully detained Pakistani nationals in a bid to fabricate a narrative of counter-terror success and offset the failure of its previous offensive, Operation Sindoor, security sources revealed on Monday. According to credible intelligence, the operation’s objectives include deflecting domestic...