Pakistan’s civil-military leadership unites against Indian-sponsored terrorism after Khuzdar tragedy
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): In a devastating terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, five people — including three schoolchildren — were martyred when a school bus was targeted in a bomb blast on Wednesday. The incident has drawn nationwide condemnation from Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership, who blamed Indian-sponsored proxies for orchestrating the attack. President Asif Ali...
Five, including three children, killed in Khuzdar school bus blast: ISPR blames Indian-backed proxies
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): At least five people, including three children, lost their lives and several others sustained injuries on Wednesday when a school bus was targeted in a blast in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a strongly worded statement, the military’s media wing condemned the attack, attributing it to India and...
China reaffirms support for Pakistan on 74th anniversary of diplomatic relations
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (WNP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday reaffirmed Beijing’s unwavering support for Islamabad in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as the two nations marked the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Speaking at a commemorative event in Islamabad, Ambassador Jiang highlighted China’s continued backing of Pakistan’s development path, counter-terrorism efforts,...
WHO adopts landmark pandemic accord; Pakistan recognized for eliminating trachoma
UNITED NATIONS / GENEVA, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO), in a historic move, have formally adopted the world’s first international agreement for improving global preparedness and response to future pandemics. The decision follows three years of intense negotiations launched in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The agreement, approved overwhelmingly during the 78th...
PM Shehbaz urges global community to ensure unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called upon the international community to ensure the consistent and unhindered delivery of critical humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza, amid escalating Israeli military operations. The prime minister made these remarks during a telephonic conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, in which the two...
President Zardari urges stronger economic, cultural ties with seven nations
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called for deepening Pakistan’s bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, and culture with Thailand, the Philippines, Slovenia, Serbia, Burkina Faso, Zambia, and Latvia. The president made these remarks during a credentials ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where newly-appointed and non-resident ambassadors of the seven countries formally presented their diplomatic credentials. Those who...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen health sector cooperation
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): In a key development aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation in healthcare, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, met with his Saudi counterpart, Fahd Abdul Rahman Al-Jalajel, in Riyadh on Tuesday. The meeting, held in the Saudi capital, underscored the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two nations and signaled a shared commitment to strengthening...
General Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal in recognition of strategic victory in operation Bunyan ul Marsoos
ISLAMABAD/ RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on Tuesday, following a unanimous decision by the Federal Cabinet in recognition of his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen during the recent conflict with India, codenamed Operation Bunyanum Marsoos — now widely regarded as the Marka-e-Haq...
King Salman to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims for Hajj at personal expense: Dr. Al-Otaibi
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (WNP): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims for the relatives of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded to perform Hajj this year at his personal expense, Saudi Press Attaché Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi announced on Monday. In a statement posted on X (formerly...