President, PM reaffirm national resolve as Pakistan observes ‘Thanksgiving Day’ following operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos victory
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 15, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating that any aggression against the homeland would be responded to with full force. His remarks came in a message issued on the eve of Youm-e-Tashakur (Thanksgiving Day), being observed nationwide on Friday to commemorate Pakistan’s military...
KSrelief distributes 30,000 food packages across Pakistan, benefiting over 200,000 people
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 15, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in partnership with National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, has successfully concluded the second cycle of its Food Security Support Project 2024-25. Under this initiative, 30,000 food packages have been distributed across 33 of the country’s most underserved districts, reaching over 200,000 individuals. The large-scale humanitarian...
Religious affairs ministry convenes high-level meeting to ensure safe pilgrimage during Muharram, Arbaeen
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 15, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to ensure safe and smooth travel arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims visiting Iran and Iraq during the upcoming Muharram and Arbaeen observances. Secretary of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Dr. Syed Ata ur Rehman chaired the meeting and brought together key...
National Ulema conference approves Quran App, backs armed forces, & declares Friday as ‘Day of Gratitude’
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 15, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday held a significant conference of the National Ulema and Mashaikh Council and brought together prominent religious scholars from across the country, representing various schools of thought, to deliberate on crucial national and religious matters at a local hotel. The conference featured extensive discussions on...
Gilani underscores enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan, Russia
MOSCOW, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, in a significant interview with a leading Russian television channel, underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Russia across multiple sectors, including energy, defence, and security. He emphasized that parliamentary friendship groups serve as a vital mechanism for deepening inter-parliamentary relations and fostering mutual understanding...
Japan extends ¥510 mln grant to improve water services in Faisalabad
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): The Government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have extended a grant aid of 510 million Japanese yen to support the installation of smart water meters and related infrastructure for the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Faisalabad. The funding agreement was formalized on Wednesday through the signing of the ‘Exchange...
Erdogan praises Pakistan’s dialogue-first approach, reaffirms enduring ties
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday lauded Pakistan’s policy of prioritizing dialogue and reconciliation in regional matters, reaffirming Turkiye’s unwavering support and fraternal bond with Pakistan. In a post on social media platform X, Erdogan commended Islamabad’s diplomatic approach, saying, “We highly appreciate the prudent, patient policy of the Pakistani state that prioritizes...