Pakistan dispatches 18th aid shipment to Gaza amid deepening humanitarian crisis
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday oversaw the departure of Pakistan’s 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza, carrying 200 tons of food and medical supplies on the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to support Palestinians facing worsening hardships. Speaking at a send-off ceremony at Islamabad International Airport, Tarar said...
Pakistan, Iran pledge stronger ties, regional peace, & solidarity with Palestine, Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral relations, promote regional peace, and stand united in support of the Palestinian and Kashmiri people, Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan said Friday. Briefing the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khan welcomed Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian’s state visit to...
‘Shaam-e-Mauseeqi’ strikes a patriotic chord ahead of Independence Day at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday hosted a spellbinding evening of classical music, Shaam-e-Mauseeqi, to mark the nation’s 78th Independence Day in a vibrant tribute to Pakistan’s cultural heritage. The event brought together some of the subcontinent’s finest classical vocalists, weaving a rich tapestry of melody and emotion that resonated...
Dar urges swift action to advance Pakistan–Türkiye strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday underscored the urgency of expediting the implementation of agreed proposals and development projects under the Pakistan–Türkiye partnership, stressing coordinated efforts across ministries to deliver timely results. Chairing a high-level meeting of the Committee on Enhancing Pakistan–Türkiye Bilateral Engagement, Dar reviewed progress in...
World’s largest Quranic contest set to begin in Makkah with record global participation
MAKKAH, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): The 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran will commence on Saturday under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Organized and overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the prestigious event will be hosted at...
Hajj applications to continue on Saturday as designated banks remain open
ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Friday announced that all designated banks will remain open on Saturday, August 9, to facilitate the submission of Hajj applications. Ministry Spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt said on the ministry’s request, the State Bank of Pakistan has directed 14 nominated banks to continue receiving applications from...
Uzbek envoy unveils bold vision for strategic ties with Pakistan, eyes $2 bln trade, trans-Afghan connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, August 7, 2025 (WNP): The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, laid out a sweeping roadmap for deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations during a detailed media briefing held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan on Thursday. Addressing senior journalists and representatives of leading media outlets, Ambassador Tukhtaev highlighted the rapidly evolving nature of Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations, emphasizing...
50th Int’l Seerat-un-Nabi Conference to be hosted with renewed zeal in Rabi-ul-Awwal
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, August 7, 2025 (2025): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Thursday announced that the 50th International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference will be held with full dignity and devotion in the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Chairing a high-level preparatory meeting here, the minister said the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony is honored to...
Saudi Arabia launches food security project for Afghan returnees from Iran
KABUL, Thursday, August 7, 2025 (2025): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched a major Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan for the years 2025-2026, further strengthening the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s role in global humanitarian assistance. According to the KSrelief, 5,000 food baskets have been specifically allocated for Afghan nationals returning from Iran,...
UK envoy praises PIA flight as UK lifts air safety ban on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (WNP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, took to social media platform X on Wednesday to share her appreciation for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following a flight she took from Karachi to Islamabad. Posting a short video clip with the caption "Come fly with me!", the UK envoy praised the experience and highlighted the...