Performing Hajj without permit a religious sin: Saudi Grand Mufti
RIYADH, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): The Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, in a message to Muslims preparing for Hajj 1446 AH, has called for full compliance with official guidelines, underscoring the religious and civic importance of obtaining a valid Hajj permit. As the President of the Council of Senior Scholars...
COAS visits command & staff college Quetta, reaffirms national resolve against aggression, terrorism
RAWALPINDI, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday visited the Command and Staff College in Quetta, where he addressed student officers and faculty members, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering resolve to defend the country against all forms of aggression and terrorism. During his address, the COAS paid tribute to the martyrs of...
Pakistan, WFP to enhance climate-resilient efforts to combat malnutrition, food insecurity
ISLAMABAD, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to deepen cooperation on climate-resilient initiatives aimed at addressing malnutrition and food insecurity in the country’s most vulnerable regions. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, and WFP...
Sweden marks National Day, 75 years of diplomatic ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): The Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan celebrated Sweden’s National Day and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Pakistan with a reception at the Swedish Residence in Islamabad on Thursday. The event was attended by senior government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and members of the diplomatic corps, highlighting the depth...
Bleeding India with a thousand cuts: Pakistan’s asymmetric warfare doctrine
By Samra Khaksar ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): In the high-stakes theater of South Asian geopolitics, where nuclear arsenals, historical grievances, and territorial disputes intersect, Pakistan has developed a strategic approach that shifts the balance of power away from sheer military might and towards more sophisticated, indirect methods. This approach referred to as "Bleeding India with a thousand cuts...
Pakistan’s security forces eliminate Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan, KP: President, PM laud operations
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid glowing tributes to Pakistan’s armed forces for successfully eliminating terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed network "Fitna-al-Hindustan" in separate intelligence-based operations conducted in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, President Zardari commended the security forces for their bravery and professionalism in...
Islamabad Police officer martyred in brave shootout with robbers near Faizabad Metro Station
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (WNP): A brave officer of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police embraced martyrdom while another was seriously injured during a late-night encounter with armed robbers near the Faizabad Metro Station, underscoring the police force’s unwavering commitment to public safety. The incident unfolded when a team from the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Islamabad Police launched...
Field Marshal Asim, Azerbaijani defence minister vow to deepen strategic defence ties
LACHIN, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), held a high-level meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, during his visit to Lachin on Wednesday. The two leaders engaged in wide-ranging discussions covering mutual interests, regional security dynamics, and the evolving strategic environment in South Asia and...
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, highlights brotherhood with Azerbaijan, Turkiye at Trilateral Summit
LACHIN, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace, offering dialogue with India on all bilateral issues—provided New Delhi demonstrates sincerity and cooperation. Addressing the Second Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister emphasized that sustainable peace in South Asia hinges on meaningful dialogue and mutual respect....