Pakistan-Türkiye Parliamentary Group meets Turkish envoy, reaffirms strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): A delegation of the Pakistan-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by Member of National Assembly Shaista Pervaiz Malik, on Wednesday met with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu to reaffirm bilateral ties and express appreciation for Türkiye’s unwavering support during recent regional tensions at the Turkish Embassy. The delegation included parliamentarians Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan,...
Bangladeshi envoy urges enhanced trade, cultural & connectivity ties with Pakistan
LAHORE, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, on Wednesday called for expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, culture, health, and education, while stressing the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the Lahore Press Club, the envoy highlighted the need to improve air...
Uzbek students showcase rich cultural heritage at Ibham Expo Day in Oman
By Amirabegim Navruz-Zoda (Foreign Correspondent) NIZWA, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Students from the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages made a vibrant contribution to Ibham Expo Day in Nizwa, Oman, captivating visitors with a rich display of their country’s traditions, heritage, and hospitality. Held as a celebration of cultural exchange and international cooperation, the event brought together students from various countries....
Pakistan-Turkiye ties deepen as Erdogan reaffirms support, Kazan Forum to bolster regional cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his unwavering support and solidarity with Pakistan, as relations between the two brotherly nations continue to strengthen on multiple fronts. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Prime Minister wrote: “I was profoundly...
GCC-US partnership strengthens with focus on security, trade & two-state solution for Palestine
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): The longstanding strategic partnership between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the United States continues to evolve, grounded in robust ties and shared interests across political, economic, defense, and cultural domains. This enduring alliance is supported by a structured framework of joint working groups that monitor cooperation and ensure implementation in...
Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 bln Saudi investment
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): President Donald J. Trump began his high-profile Gulf tour on Tuesday with two major announcements: the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and Saudi Arabia has pledged a record $600 billion in investment into the U.S. economy. The trip’s opening salvo also included a historic arms deal between Washington and Riyadh, with...
Trump’s Riyadh visit seals sweeping U.S.-Saudi strategic, economic & defense deals
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for a high-profile state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a major diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening long-standing strategic, economic, and technological partnerships between the two nations. President Trump was warmly received at King Khalid International Airport by His Royal Highness...
PM orders crackdown on tax evaders, pushes for expansion of tax net to ease burden on citizens
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities to intensify efforts to broaden the tax base and launch a stringent crackdown against tax evasion, emphasizing that sectors and individuals with the capacity to pay taxes must be brought into the tax net. Chairing a high-level review meeting on tax reforms and revenue generation,...
PSL 10 to resume on May 17 after brief suspension: PCB chairman
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will resume on May 17, following a brief suspension due to regional tensions. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi declared, “HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off! Six teams, zero...
PCB appoints Aqib Javed as director high performance, Mike Hesson named white-ball head coach
LAHORE, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced two major appointments as part of its ongoing overhaul of the national cricket structure—former Test fast bowler Aqib Javed has been named Director High Performance, while seasoned New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has been appointed Head Coach of the Pakistan Men’s white-ball teams. Aqib Javed, who...