Mansehra’s Muhammad Ali Swati honoured with PSL’s ‘Hamaray Heroes’ award for life-saving bravery
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): Muhammad Ali Swati, a young humanitarian from Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been awarded the coveted ‘Hamaray Heroes’ title by the Pakistan Super League (PSL), in recognition of his extraordinary courage during two major rescue operations in Battagram and Naran The *Hamaray Heroes initiative, launched by the PSL, celebrates individuals making impactful contributions to...
OIC-15 Ministerial Meeting in Tehran focuses on AI-driven innovation across Islamic world
TEHRAN, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The second Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform commenced in Tehran on Sunday, placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of a forward-looking strategy to elevate science, technology, and higher education across the Islamic world. Held under the theme “Innovation in Science and Technology through using AI: A Strategy for Excellence, a Bright...
Tajikistan to host global conference on glacier preservation amid growing climate concerns
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, on Sunday announced that Dushanbe will host a three-day International Glaciers Preservation Conference from May 29 to 31, aiming to spotlight the pressing challenges of climate change and water scarcity confronting the region. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Ambassador Toir said the conference will bring together...
Turkish envoy meets Punjab leadership, business community to boost bilateral ties
LAHORE, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, held a series of high-level engagements in Lahore on Sunday, reaffirming Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Pakistan across political, economic, and cultural domains. During a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Turkish envoy received a warm welcome...
Pakistan High Commission in Singapore marks ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ to honour Armed Forces, national resilience
SINGAPORE, Sunday, May 18, 2025 (WNP): The High Commission of Pakistan in Singapore on Sunday observed Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) to commemorate the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay homage to the courage and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the unyielding spirit of the Pakistani people. The solemn ceremony was attended by over 60 members of the...
Pakistan unveils strategic trade corridors at Kazan Forum, eyes role as economic bridge between South Asia, Eurasia
KAZAN, Saturday, May 17, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan has outlined an ambitious blueprint to transform itself into a pivotal economic bridge connecting South Asia with Central Asia, Europe, and Russia, unveiling six potential trade corridors through China, Afghanistan, and Iran. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the plan during the closing session of the Russia-Islamic World Kazan Forum 2025,...
Nawaz Sharif praises Armed Forces, Parliament for unified response to Indian aggression
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 17, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the armed forces for their “outstanding professionalism and unwavering commitment” in defending the nation against Indian aggression. In a meeting with Senator Irfan Siddiqui — Parliamentary Party Leader in the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on...
PM Shehbaz envisions ‘second green revolution’ to boost agri-exports to $125 Bln by 2030: Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, Saturday, May 17, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Saturday announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is spearheading a vision for a “second green revolution” aimed at transforming Pakistan’s agricultural landscape and increasing agri-exports to $125 billion by 2030. Chairing a high-level consultative meeting at the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services...
Ishaq Dar engages Turkish, UK counterparts on bilateral, regional issues
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 17, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, discussing key bilateral and regional developments. The two leaders exchanged views on recent regional dynamics and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Pakistan–Türkiye relations. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on shared priorities...