Climate change is no longer a threat – it’s here: Ahsan Iqbal urges global powers to deliver on climate justice
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal issued a stark warning on Tuesday, declaring that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a terrifying present-day reality already wreaking havoc on vulnerable countries like Pakistan. Speaking at the high-level policy dialogue “From Planning to PRACTICE: Advancing Climate Resilience in...
Grassroots green shift: Workshop empowers Islooites to tackle waste crisis through sustainable solutions
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): The Institute of Urbanism (IoU), in collaboration with Heinrich Böll Stiftung, hosted a hands-on training workshop on Sustainable Waste Management on Monday, aimed at equipping local communities with practical skills to manage waste responsibly and promote environmental stewardship in a bid to combat the mounting waste crisis in the capital’s underserved areas. The workshop,...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen naval, defence cooperation amid regional security talks
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Ghuraybi, called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday to reaffirm the deep-rooted military partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and explore ways to expand bilateral defence cooperation. The meeting underscored the historic and brotherly...
SDPI, Pathfinder International join forces to tackle health, gender, & climate challenges in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Pathfinder International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to collaborate across critical areas including public health, climate resilience, gender equity, social protection, and urban resilience in a strategic move to accelerate progress on inclusive development in Pakistan. The agreement sets a framework for future cooperation,...
NCSW condemns Balochistan ‘honour’ killing, demands swift justice, accountability
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) on Monday strongly condemned a recent incident of so-called ‘honour’ killing reported from Balochistan, calling it a grave violation of human rights and a stark reminder of the violence women continue to face across the country. NCSW Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar, along with members of...
Pakistan, Australia eye strategic energy, mining partnership to boost investment, skills development
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins on Monday met to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration in the energy and mining sectors, with a particular focus on investment, technology transfer, and skills development in a significant push toward enhancing economic cooperation. During the meeting, Minister Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...
‘Healing in the Shadow of Loss’ launch celebrates debut self-help book on grief by Saira Sheikh
LAHORE, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): A heartfelt and intimate book launch took place at The Last Word bookstore in Lahore on Monday, marking the debut of “Healing in the Shadow of Loss”—a deeply personal self-help guide by first-time author Saira Sheikh, offering solace, guidance, and a culturally sensitive approach to healing from grief. Saira Sheikh, a Pakistani expat and...
President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Saudi naval chief for strengthening defence ties
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday conferred the prestigious Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Vice Admiral Mohammad Bin Abdul Rehman Al-Ghoraibi, Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces in a landmark gesture reflecting the deep-rooted military ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The high honour, one of Pakistan’s most distinguished military decorations, was awarded in recognition...
72 Pakistanis awarded Fulbright Scholarship to pursue studies in U.S.
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan has awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship to 72 outstanding students and scholars from Pakistan to earn Master's and PhD degrees in the United States. Fulbright is the U.S. government’s flagship academic exchange program, and the program in Pakistan is among the largest in the world. This year is...
Young Eco-Guards raise their voices: 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet concludes with call to climate action
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): The 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet (NCMC), organized by Adventure Foundation Pakistan (AFP), concluded on a high note in Islamabad, bringing together 100 young participants from across the country for an immersive environmental learning experience in the breathtaking Siran Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 10-day environmental education camp culminated in a Children’s Mountain...