Kiswa of Holy Kaaba raised in preparation for Hajj 1446 AH
MAKKAH, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has raised the lower part of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa by three meters, marking a longstanding tradition observed ahead of the pilgrimage season. According to the official details, the meticulous process involves dismantling the lower section of...
PM Shehbaz thanks Azerbaijan, UAE for support during South Asia tensions; reaffirms commitment to regional peace
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan for their unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent tensions in South Asia. The prime minister conveyed his appreciation during a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov, at the Prime Minister’s House,...
Pakistan-Türkiye Parliamentary Group meets Turkish envoy, reaffirms strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): A delegation of the Pakistan-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by Member of National Assembly Shaista Pervaiz Malik, on Wednesday met with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu to reaffirm bilateral ties and express appreciation for Türkiye’s unwavering support during recent regional tensions at the Turkish Embassy. The delegation included parliamentarians Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan,...
Bangladeshi envoy urges enhanced trade, cultural & connectivity ties with Pakistan
LAHORE, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (WNP): Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, on Wednesday called for expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, culture, health, and education, while stressing the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the Lahore Press Club, the envoy highlighted the need to improve air...
Uzbek students showcase rich cultural heritage at Ibham Expo Day in Oman
By Amirabegim Navruz-Zoda (Foreign Correspondent) NIZWA, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Students from the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages made a vibrant contribution to Ibham Expo Day in Nizwa, Oman, captivating visitors with a rich display of their country’s traditions, heritage, and hospitality. Held as a celebration of cultural exchange and international cooperation, the event brought together students from various countries....
Pakistan-Turkiye ties deepen as Erdogan reaffirms support, Kazan Forum to bolster regional cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his unwavering support and solidarity with Pakistan, as relations between the two brotherly nations continue to strengthen on multiple fronts. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Prime Minister wrote: “I was profoundly...