Iran pays tribute to Fatima Jinnah on her birth anniversary, hailing as a beacon of Muslim women’s leadership
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Marking the birth anniversary of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, widely revered as the Madr-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation) in Pakistan, the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, extended a heartfelt tribute to her legacy, lauding her as an enduring symbol of courage, vision, and leadership in the Muslim world. Taking to his...
Pakistan joins Ethiopia’s record-breaking plantation drive, pledges deeper climate cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan has joined hands with Ethiopia in the “Renewal Through Planting” campaign - a monumental effort that saw 700 million seedlings planted in a single day as part of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative in a powerful show of global environmental solidarity. The joint plantation drive was marked with a ceremonial event and media briefing...
Pakistan celebrates Morocco’s ‘Enthronement Day’, calls for deeper strategic, cultural ties
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), on Thursday hosted a special event to commemorate Morocco’s ‘Enthronement Day’ in a vibrant celebration of diplomatic friendship and shared heritage. The ceremony brought together...
SDPI, Islamic Relief forge strategic alliance to tackle climate crisis, boost sustainable development in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP) on Thursday signed a landmark three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly address climate change, economic sustainability, and social equity across the country in a significant move to bolster Pakistan’s climate resilience and sustainable development goals. The MoU was formally signed by SDPI...
Saudi envoy, CDA chief pledge to deepen Islamabad-Riyadh urban, cultural ties
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Thursday met with Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Ahmed Al-Malki to explore new avenues of collaboration in urban development, culture, and investment in a key diplomatic engagement meant for strengthening bilateral cooperation. The high-level meeting, held here,...
Saudi Arabia steps up fight against human trafficking with bold reforms, global partnerships
RIYADH, Thursday, July 31, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia is intensifying its battle against human trafficking through sweeping reforms and new initiatives for protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable, a top rights official announced on Thursday. President of the Human Rights Commission and Chair of the Saudi National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, Hala bint Mazyad Altuwaijri underscored the Kingdom’s commitment...
Govt approves Hajj Policy 2026: Quota set at 179,210, Hajj applications to begin from August 4
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Wednesday announced that the federal cabinet has formally approved the Hajj Policy 2026, outlining key procedural, financial, and logistic measures for the pilgrimage season. Addressing a press conference here, the minister informed that the government will begin collecting applications under the official...
PDF Chairman Bilal Sethi earns MS degree with groundbreaking research on environmental justice
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF), Mohammad Bilal Sethi, successfully defended his MS thesis on the critical subject of Environmental Justice and Neoliberalism at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), earning praise from academia and securing his postgraduate degree. His research, conducted under the supervision of Professor Dr. Mahmood-ul-Hassan, was presented before an...
Pakistan, WEF pledge deeper cooperation on economic growth, gender inclusion, digitalization
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s enduring partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and expressed his government’s commitment to expanding collaboration in key development areas, including economic growth, gender inclusion, vocational training, and digital transformation. He made these remarks during a meeting with Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director and Member of the...
UK signals september recognition of Palestine unless Israel ends Gaza crisis: Lammy tells UN
UNITED NATIONS, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (WNP): In a bold declaration at the United Nations, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the United Kingdom will recognize the State of Palestine in September, unless Israel takes concrete steps to end the "appalling situation in Gaza" and commits to a viable two-state solution. Speaking at a high-level UN conference in New...