Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan push forward on regional railway link
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, June 1, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Afghanistan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Line Project, recognizing it as a vital step toward boosting regional connectivity and economic integration. In a telephonic conversation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi agreed to accelerate...
Al-Sudais commends Hajj security forces, reaffirms sanctity of Two Holy Mosques
MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH, Sunday, June 01, 2025 (WNP): President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais has lauded the professionalism and preparedness of Saudi Arabia’s security apparatus during the Hajj season, describing their role as vital to the safety and sanctity of the holy sites. Speaking ahead of...
Senator Mushahid meets Russian FM Lavrov, slams ‘Asian NATO’ at Eurasian Forum
MOSCOW, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on the sidelines of the Eurasian Forum, where they discussed regional peace, security, and the growing militarisation of international alliances. The 40-minute meeting took place in Perm where Senator Mushahid was attending the Eurasian Forum as Pakistan’s sole representative, invited by the...
Amir Rana urges holistic counterterrorism strategy as Peshawar, Termez declared sister cities to boost regional ties
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): Counterterrorism expert and President of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), Amir Rana, delivered an in-depth lecture at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) Islamabad, focusing on evolving security dynamics in Central Asia and their implications for Pakistan. The lecture, held under the Institute’s Eminent Speaker Series, was titled “Counterterrorism Challenges in Central...
Pakistan backs China-led global mediation body, signs IOMed convention in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Friday hailed China’s leadership for spearheading the creation of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), calling it a milestone in multilateral diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution. Speaking at the official signing ceremony in Hong Kong, where Pakistan became a founding member...
KP celebrates 75th anniversary of Trich Mir ascent, declares 2025 ‘Year of Trich Mir’
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): In a major push to promote adventure tourism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) hosted a high-profile event to mark the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Trich Mir, the highest peak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Hindu Kush range. The government officially declared 2025 as the “Year of...
President, PM, & nation congratulate Arshad Nadeem on gold medal victory at Asian Athletics Championships
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan’s star javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, for securing a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea. In their separate messages, issued by the President's Press Wing and the Prime Minister’s Media Office, the...
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal launches first-ever ‘National Cancer Awareness Program’ on World No Tobacco Day
LAHORE, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): In a significant step toward strengthening cancer prevention efforts, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), in collaboration with the Surgical Oncology Society of Pakistan (SOS-PK), has officially launched the country’s first-ever Pakistan Cancer Awareness Program (P-CAP). The initiative coincides with World No Tobacco Day and supports the ongoing National Anti-Smoking Campaign. The concept of P-CAP was developed...
SDPI hosts dialogue to recalibrate climate diplomacy amid global finance crisis
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): Against the backdrop of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and a deepening global climate finance crisis, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) convened a high-level virtual policy dialogue, uniting influential voices from across the Global South to chart a new path for climate governance. The session, held under the umbrella of...
PM Shehbaz commends Armed Forces’ resolve, pledges development for Balochistan
QUETTA, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their exceptional professionalism and bravery during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, vowing that the government stands firmly behind the military in its mission to safeguard the nation's sovereignty. Addressing the faculty and graduating officers at the Command and Staff College Quetta, the premier...