PM Shehbaz awards Rs 5 mln to MMA Star Shahzaib Rind’s father, hails fighter’s rising global impact
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Khair Muhammad, the father of renowned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Shahzaib Rind, at the Prime Minister’s House, acknowledging the athlete’s exceptional performance and rising global recognition. During the meeting, the Prime Minister handed over a cheque of Rs 5 million to Shahzaib’s father as a token...
Pakistan welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, lauds Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to the successful conclusion of a special diplomatic meeting hosted by Malaysia, which led to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand amid recent deadly border clashes. In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson praised the breakthrough, calling it a positive step toward regional...
Pakistan, Egypt reaffirm strategic ties, call for urgent humanitarian access in Gaza
NEW YORK, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral ties and expressed strong support for the Palestinian cause during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Two-State Solution in New York. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister...
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan set $100 mln trade target, sign key MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan on Monday reaffirmed their shared resolve to elevate economic ties and regional connectivity as they concluded the 5th session of the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation in Islamabad. The session marked a major milestone in bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the...
India’s ‘Operation Mahadev’ aims to stage fake encounters using Pakistani detainees: Security sources
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): India has reportedly launched a covert military campaign—dubbed Operation Mahadev—designed to stage fake encounters using unlawfully detained Pakistani nationals in a bid to fabricate a narrative of counter-terror success and offset the failure of its previous offensive, Operation Sindoor, security sources revealed on Monday. According to credible intelligence, the operation’s objectives include deflecting domestic...
Pakistan, Türkiye call for urgent ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid in Gaza
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Türkiye on Monday renewed their joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, as the two nations urged the international community to intensify efforts for a just and lasting peace in the region. The strong message came during a telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister...
Erdogan – A unifying force for Muslim world: Minister Tarar hails Turkish President Erdogan at book launch
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “visionary leader of the Muslim world,” commending his unwavering advocacy for Muslim causes and the enduring bond between Pakistan and Türkiye. He was addressing the launch ceremony of the book "Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Tiger of the...
‘Shared future of humanity: Pakistan backs global peace vision rooted in harmony, history; says Kohistani
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 28, 2025 (WNP): Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Kheal Das Kohistani on Monday emphasized the urgent need for global unity, mutual respect, and interfaith cooperation to combat rising extremism, cultural divisions, and moral decline drawing parallels between the fight against fascism and the present-day struggle for a shared and peaceful future for...
Saudi medical team begins complex surgery to separate Syrian conjoined twins
RIYADH, Sunday, July 27, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia, in a remarkable act of medical diplomacy and humanitarian outreach, has commenced a delicate and life-saving surgery to separate Syrian conjoined twins, Celine and Eleen Abdulmoneim Alshibli, at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh. The procedure, launched under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman...
Pakistan hosts regional defence conference to boost military cooperation, security
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 26, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Saturday hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, bringing together top military leaders from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in a major multilateral engagement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. Held in Islamabad under the theme “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace,” the high-level forum marked a significant step toward...