Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strong bilateral ties, call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza
ISTANBUL, Saturday, June 21, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul, reaffirming the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Türkiye and jointly calling for urgent international action to halt Israeli aggression in Gaza. The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the...
Omani bikers receive warm welcome to promote tourism, cultural diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs and Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Rana Sanaullah, on Friday welcomed a delegation from the Bousher Bikers Club of Oman, terming their visit a key step toward boosting tourism and strengthening cultural ties between Pakistan and Oman. The warm reception took place during a...
Austria opens consulate in Karachi to boost bilateral trade; Jam Kamal vows full support
KARACHI, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday hailed the inauguration of the Austrian Consulate General in Karachi as a significant step toward deepening economic ties between Pakistan and Austria. Addressing the inauguration ceremony as the guest of honour, the minister said the establishment of the consulate would open new avenues for bilateral...
SDPI, air university forge strategic partnership to promote policy research, sustainable development
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Air University (AU) Islamabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration in key areas including sustainability, policy research, knowledge exchange, and institutional development. The agreement was signed by Dr. Shafqat Munir Ahmad, Deputy Executive (Policy) at SDPI, and Air Commodore...
UNHCR pays tribute to Pakistan’s generosity on World Refugee Day, urges global solidarity
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan reaffirmed its solidarity with millions of people around the globe who have been forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, and violence. Under this year’s theme — “Solidarity with Refugees” — UNHCR issued a powerful call to action...
ISSI, NIDM sign agreement to strengthen collaboration on disaster management, policy research
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)—a key think tank under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)—on Friday formalized a new partnership through the signing of a Letter of Agreement (LOA), aimed at promoting collaborative research and policy engagement on disaster preparedness and related national...
Pakistan, Al-Azhar explore expanded academic cooperation beyond religious studies
CAIRO, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aamer Shouket, met with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in Cairo on Friday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the renowned Islamic institution. In a statement shared by the Pakistani Embassy on social media platform X, Ambassador Shouket underscored the deep reverence Pakistanis hold for...
Minister voices alarm over abduction of Hindu girls, urges urgent reforms to protect minority rights
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Kesoo Mal Kheal Das, on Friday raised serious concern in the Senate over the recent abduction of Hindu girls in Shahzadpur, Sanghar district, calling for immediate legal reforms to safeguard the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan. Addressing the Upper House following concerns raised by...
COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir engages U.S. strategic community in Washington, highlights Pakistan’s vision for peace, partnership
WASHINGTON, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): During his official visit to the United States, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held an extensive and candid dialogue with senior scholars, policy experts, analysts, and representatives of leading international media organizations in Washington D.C., as part of a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening strategic understanding and...
Omani bikers arrive in Islamabad to promote adventure tourism in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): A 15-member delegation from the Bousher Bikers Club of Oman arrived in Islamabad on Friday, marking a meaningful boost to Pakistan’s adventure tourism drive and further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The Omani delegation received a warm reception at Islamabad International Airport, where they were welcomed with bouquets and traditional hospitality. Visibly...