ISSI, Russian think tank hold strategic dialogue to deepen Pakistan–Russia scholarly cooperation
MOSCOW, Monday, July 7, 2025 (WNP): A high-level dialogue was held between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICCA RAS) in a significant step toward strengthening academic and strategic ties between Pakistan and Russia. Hosted at ICCA-RAS headquarters in Moscow, the meeting brought together prominent...
OGDCL boosts oil & gas output at Rajian Well-05 through advanced pumping technology
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 7, 2025 (WNP): The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has significantly ramped up production at its Rajian well-05 in Chakwal district by installing an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP), marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to optimize domestic energy resources. Following a planned workover and the strategic deployment of the ESP, oil production from...
11th Muharram procession held peacefully in Islamabad’s Bari Imam with tight security, message of unity
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 17, 2025 (WNP): The traditional 11th Muharram procession in the federal capital was taken out from the historic Bari Imam Imambargah under stringent security arrangements to commemorate the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in Karbala. The procession, comprising mourners from across various sects, followed its traditional route through Bari Imam and concluded peacefully...
Saudi FM urges climate action, health cooperation, & Gaza peace at BRICS Summit in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Monday, July 7, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Monday represented the Kingdom at the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, participating in the first session of the summit’s second day. Saudi Arabia is attending the summit as an invited country, amid growing global interest in BRICS...
Ayaz Sadiq lauds Azerbaijan’s support on Kashmir, calls for trilateral parliamentary cooperation
BAKU, Monday, July 7, 2025 (WNP): Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Monday led a parliamentary delegation to the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, where he held wide-ranging talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Speaker Sahiba Gafarova, aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary relations and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held at the Azerbaijani Parliament in Baku, reflected the deep-rooted brotherhood...
Pakistan, Afghanistan hold inaugural Additional Secretary-Level talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, July 7, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Afghanistan on Monday held the first round of Additional Secretary-Level talks in Islamabad, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in key areas including trade, transit, security, and regional connectivity. The meeting was held in line with the decisions made during the visit of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar to...
Etisalat Group expresses keen interest in expanding investments in Pakistan’s telecom, ICT sectors
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 7, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday invited the UAE-based Etisalat Group to enhance its investments across various sectors of Pakistan’s economy, assuring the delegation of the government’s full support and facilitation. He made the remarks during a meeting with a five-member Etisalat Group delegation, led by CEO Hatem Dowidar, at the Prime Minister’s...
ECO Summit: PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan vow to deepen Pakistan-Türkiye ties
KHANKENDI, Friday, July 4, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi on Friday, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation across key sectors. During the meeting, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive...
Grand Mosque delivers Friday sermon in 35 languages for the first time, marking historic step toward global Islamic outreach
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 4, 2025 (2025): The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, in a landmark initiative to enhance inclusivity and promote intercultural understanding, has translated the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque into 35 different languages for the first time. The historic translation project, launched during the Friday prayer led by Sheikh Dr....
Saudi envoy launches food aid drive, reaffirms Kingdom’s unwavering support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 4, 2025 (WNP): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday launched the third phase of its Food Security Support Project in Pakistan for the year 2025, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to humanitarian assistance and bilateral cooperation. At a ceremony held here, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, formally handed over 30,000 food baskets for distribution...