PM Shehbaz, Turkish ministers discuss boosting trade, defence & regional coordination
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received the visiting Turkish Ministers of Foreign Affairs and National Defence, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to elevating ties with Türkiye into a full-fledged strategic partnership. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Güler called on the Prime Minister during their official visit to Islamabad. The high-level meeting...
Jazz, NDMA deploy geo-fenced SMS alerts to 23 mln amid monsoon flood threats
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (WNP): Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has successfully deployed geo-fenced SMS alerts to millions of citizens in flood-prone areas amid ongoing monsoon flooding across the country. The alerts were issued under the Disaster Early Warning System (DEW-3 – Monsoon) initiative, for enhancing public awareness and facilitating...
Indonesia eyes deeper economic, trade ties with Pakistan as bilateral engagements expand: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (WNP): Indonesian Chargé d’Affaires Rahmat Hindiarta Kasuma on Wednesday said Pakistan and Indonesia hold vast untapped potential for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation, underscoring the need to strengthen economic diplomacy and people-to-people ties. Speaking at the 'Pre-CEO Summit Corporate Dinner' in the federal capital, alongside CEO Club Pakistan President and Founder Ijaz Nisar, the...
Hajj 2026 registration deadline extended by July 11 as applications top 313,000
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Wednesday announced a two-day extension in the deadline for Hajj 2026 registration, allowing prospective pilgrims to complete the process by Friday, July 11, 2025. According to the Ministry’s Spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, the decision was made in response to a high number of requests from...
Govt moves ahead on privatization agenda with key decisions on PIA, Roosevelt Hotel
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (WNP): The Privatization Commission Board and the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) on Tuesday took two landmark decisions for accelerating strategic divestments and optimizing state-owned assets in a significant step forward in Pakistan’s privatization drive. The Privatization Commission (PC) Board, in its 237th meeting chaired by Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatization...
Pakistan offers condolences over death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Tuesday extended heartfelt condolences to Türkiye over the tragic loss of 12 Turkish soldiers who were martyred after exposure to methane gas during a military operation in northern Iraq. “We are deeply saddened to learn that 12 Turkish soldiers were martyred after being exposed to methane gas during a search mission in...
Turkish defence minister arrives in Islamabad to bolster bilateral defence ties
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (WNP): Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and deepening the historic ties between the two brotherly nations. Upon arrival, the visiting dignitary was warmly received by Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, Additional Secretary (West Asia) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the...
PM Shehbaz pays tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on 9th death anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid heartfelt tribute to renowned philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 9th death anniversary, lauding his lifelong commitment to serving humanity. In his message, the prime minister described Edhi as a "priceless national asset" whose legacy of compassion transcended borders. “Abdul Sattar Edhi set an unparalleled example of...