Saudi Arabia dispatches major relief convoy for flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Wednesday dispatched a large-scale emergency relief convoy to assist families devastated by recent flash floods and cloudbursts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The send-off ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf Bin Said Al-Maliki; Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana...
Saudi envoy reaffirms Kingdom’s solidarity as KSrelief dispatches major aid convoy for flood-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Pakistan in times of crisis, as the Kingdom dispatched a large-scale humanitarian convoy to assist families devastated by recent flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. Speaking at the send-off ceremony, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, conveyed condolences on behalf of...
TIKA provides hot meals, medical aid to flood-hit families in Buner, Swat
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has stepped up relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing food and medical assistance to vulnerable families in Buner and Swat. According to TIKA’s daily flood response report, the agency distributed 2,500 hot meals among displaced families to help meet their immediate nutritional needs. In addition,...
Pakistan, Nepal vow closer cooperation on gender equality, women empowerment & climate resilience
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Nepal on Tuesday pledged to deepen cooperation on gender development, women empowerment, and climate resilience as a delegation of Nepali women parliamentarians visited the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in Islamabad. Welcoming the delegation, IRS President Ambassador Jauhar Saleem stressed the importance of translating the long-standing cordial ties between the two countries...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz visits Yokohama Port
She discusses plans to transform Lahore into a modern riverfront city and invites Yokohama team to review RUDA’s work, invitation accepted.
CM Maryam Nawaz discusses strategic cooperation in EVs, transport during visit to Honda in Tokyo
She says high-speed and tourist glass train projects will open new avenues in Punjab.
Pakistan, Bangladesh explore joint ventures in energy, mineral sectors
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hussain on Tuesday held talks on enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy and mineral resources, with a focus on limestone, coal, and petroleum products. During the meeting, Minister Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh, stressing Prime Minister...
Govt to end old caravan system for Iran-Iraq pilgrimages, introduces licensed organizers
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday announced that the traditional Qafila Salaar (caravan leader) system for organizing pilgrimages to holy sites in Iran and Iraq will soon be phased out. According to the Ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, all future pilgrimages will be managed exclusively through authorized Ziyarat Group Organizers...