President Zardari invites Austrian investment in IT, Alpine tourism during envoy’s farewell call
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday invited Austrian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s growing information technology and tourism sectors, emphasizing the country’s rich human capital and untapped alpine tourism potential. He made the remarks during a farewell meeting with the outgoing Austrian Ambassador to Pakistan, Andrea Wicke, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Zardari highlighted...
Pakistan, WFP to expand school meals, parenting support for holistic child development
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): In a concerted push toward improving children’s health, learning outcomes, and family well-being, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, met with World Food Programme (WFP) Pakistan Country Director Coco Ushiyama on Wednesday to strengthen collaboration in school nutrition, early childhood development, and parenting support. During the meeting, held in...
Strategic rivalry, energy goals driving Riyadh’s nuclear policy, say experts
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on Wednesday hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “Nuclear Security in the Middle East: The Role of Saudi Arabia as a Rising Stakeholder,” shedding light on the Kingdom’s evolving nuclear trajectory amid a complex and conflict-prone regional landscape. Opening the session, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, Senior Research Fellow at IRS,...
Youth professionals explore nature, setwork & nurture green goals in Khanspur retreat
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Sidra Foundation - alongside Youth Parliament Pakistan, District Youth Office Abbottabad, and the Galyat Development Authority (GDA) -organized a two-day exposure visit to Khanspur for young professionals from diverse fields in a refreshing blend of professional development, environmental awareness, and recreational activities. Bringing together youth entrepreneurs, media professionals, and clinical psychologists, the retreat offered...
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free travel for diplomats in landmark security talks
DHAKA, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Bangladesh on Wednesday agreed in principle to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports, signaling a new era of cooperation between the two South Asian nations in a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The development came during a high-level meeting in Dhaka between Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s...
Jordanian envoy visits IIUI, proposes stronger educational ties, cultural exchange
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Pakistan, Dr. Maen Khreasat, on Wednesday visited the new campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and held high-level meetings to explore avenues for deeper educational cooperation between Jordan and Pakistan. During his visit, Ambassador Khreasat met separately with IIUI Rector Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed...
Gilani urges deeper Pakistan-Nepal ties, calls for boost in trade, tourism & SAARC revival
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening fraternal ties with Nepal, emphasizing shared cultural heritage, mutual respect, and the need to unlock untapped potential in trade, tourism, and regional cooperation. He made these remarks during a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital,...
At COP-29 retreat, Pakistan urges global climate justice, calls for action beyond pledges
SHAMAKHI, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, has urged the international community to take urgent and equitable climate action, stressing that developing countries like Pakistan continue to suffer the consequences of a crisis they did little to cause. Speaking on the sidelines of the COP Heads of Delegation Retreat in...
Shehbaz, UK envoy discuss boost in bilateral ties, welcome resumption of PIA flights
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral relations, particularly in trade, aviation, and multilateral cooperation. During a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott at the Prime Minister’s House, the premier termed the recently held trade talks between the two nations as a gateway...
Gilani calls for holistic strategy to defeat terrorism through education at inaugural session of Kalam Bibi Women’s Institute
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (WNP): Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday emphasized that poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy are the root causes of terrorism and extremism, urging a comprehensive strategy to tackle these underlying issues and empower Pakistan’s youth for national development. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Senate of the Kalam Bibi International Women Institute, Bannu,...