Uzbekistan to host UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand – First outside Paris in 40 years
A milestone for global cultural diplomacy and a testament to Uzbekistan’s growing international stature SAMARKAND, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (WNP): The 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris from November 7 to 22, 2023, unanimously adopted a resolution to convene its next session - the 43rd General Conference - in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025 in a landmark...
Saudi Arabia launches Dates Distribution Project 2025 to support vulnerable families across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) inaugurated the Dates Distribution Project Pakistan 2025 at a formal ceremony held in Islamabad, reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s enduring commitment to humanitarian assistance and food security in Pakistan. The project was officially launched by Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to...
Saudi Arabia strengthens global cooperation on forest fire preparedness, sustainable vegetation – NCVC participates in UN-backed forum in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (WNP): The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) of Saudi Arabia participated in the Country-Led Initiative on Forest Fire Preparedness and Innovative Technologies (CLI-FFPIT) held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from October 20 to 22, 2025. The initiative was organized in collaboration with the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat. The two-year...
Saudi Arabia launches livestock empowerment project to support 2,500 vulnerable families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, Tuesday, October 20, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in collaboration with the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RRSD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), and its implementation partner Peace and Development Organization (PADO), has launched a major livelihood initiative aimed at strengthening economic resilience among vulnerable households in the...
Hero-Arkadag launches next phase of TAPI gas pipeline, strengthening regional energy cooperation
HERAT, Monday, October 20, 2025 (WNP): The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited the construction site of the Serhetabat–Herat section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline, marking a major milestone in advancing regional energy connectivity and cooperation. The section, referred to as “Arkadagyň ak ýoly” (“The White Road...
Uzbek president’s visit to Belgium set to herald new era in ties with European Union
TASHKENT, Monday, October 20, 2025 (WNP): President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will pay an official visit to Belgium this month, a landmark trip expected to usher in a new phase of engagement between Uzbekistan and the European Union through the signing of the Agreement on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation (EPCA). Announcing the visit, Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for...
Uzbekistan Airways doubles flights on Tashkent–Islamabad route to boost regional connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Monday, October 20, 2025 (WNP): Uzbekistan Airways, the national flag carrier of Uzbekistan, has announced a major expansion of its flight operations between Tashkent and Islamabad, doubling its weekly frequency from one to two flights effective October 28, 2025. The decision reflects the airline’s commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and Pakistan amid growing travel demand from business...
MWL chief calls for unity, cooperation among Muslim nations to tackle global challenges
ISLAMABAD, Friday, October 17, 2025 (WNP): Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has emphasized the importance of unity, mutual cooperation, and religious harmony within the Muslim world to effectively address contemporary global challenges amid an evolving geopolitical landscape. Speaking at a dinner hosted by former Federal Minister and Chairman of the Senate Standing...