Pakistan, Azerbaijan pledge to deepen energy, economic & strategic cooperation amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 22, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Thursday reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the energy sector, as Islamabad lauded Baku’s unwavering support during its recent conflict with India. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, to discuss expanding cooperation in oil and gas exploration, energy...
Field Marshal rank conferred on COAS Asim Munir in historic ceremony at President House
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 22, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday jointly conferred the prestigious rank of Field Marshal upon Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, acknowledging his leadership during a period of significant national challenge in a landmark ceremony at the President House. The Prime Minister presented the ceremonial...
Pakistan expels Indian diplomat over ‘inappropriate activities’, slams Indian leadership on nuclear rhetoric
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 22, 2025 (WNP):Pakistan on Wednesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad persona non grata, ordering the official to leave the country within 24 hours over activities deemed inconsistent with diplomatic norms. According to a statement from the Foreign Office, the Indian Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Senate committee warns against Indian water aggression, reaffirms commitment to Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 22, 2025 (WNP): The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan, on Thursday held a high-level session to discuss the recent developments surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in light of what it termed “hostile actions” by India. The session featured a detailed briefing by Pakistan’s Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehar...
Field Marshal Asim Munir honoured at Yadgar-e-Shuhada ceremony
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): A solemn Guard of Honour ceremony was held on Wednesday at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi, to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), following his elevation to the prestigious rank. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir laid a floral wreath at the monument and...
China, Pakistan & Afghanistan pledge to deepen trilateral cooperation under BRI framework
BEIJING, May 21, 2025 (WNP): In a major diplomatic engagement in Beijing on Wednesday, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing trilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi,...
Australia Day celebrated with tribute to deepening people-to-people ties
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): The Australian High Commission in Islamabad marked Australia Day on Wednesday with a colourful and culturally rich reception, celebrating the vibrant and evolving relationship between Australia and Pakistan — one deeply rooted in people-to-people connections. While Australia Day is traditionally observed on January 26, this year’s celebration was postponed to May 21 due to...
Pakistan-Romania launch ‘Growth Window’ to boost bilateral ties, economic cooperation
GUJRANWALA, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Dan Stoenescu on Wednesday inaugurated the Pakistan-Romania Growth Window at GIFT University, Gujranwala in a significant development to deepen Pakistan-Romania relations. The initiative, powered by the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), to strengthen long-term collaboration between the two countries across key sectors. Conceived as a dynamic platform for multi-sector...
Int’l community condemns Khuzdar school bus attack, urges protection for children
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): The terrorist attack on a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, which claimed the lives of several children and left dozens injured, has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community, including China, the United States, and UNICEF. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed his country’s deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims, terming the bombing...