India deliberately provoking conflict to incite anti-Pakistan aentiment: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday accused India of deliberately targeting Amritsar with projectiles in a calculated attempt to incite anti-Pakistan sentiments among the Sikh community and deflect attention from internal unrest. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry,...
UNICEF, Pakistan vow stronger partnership to shield children from climate change
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering efforts that protect Pakistani children from the growing threats of climate change, following a high-level meeting with the Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Musadik Masood Malik. UNICEF Representative Abdullah A. Fadil met with Senator Malik here to explore policy interventions aimed...
Religious affairs ministry sets up 24/7 helpline for Hajj flight information
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated helpline to assist Hajj pilgrims with updated information regarding their flight schedules on the directive of Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf. According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, pilgrims can call the helpline at 051-9216980 to obtain real-time updates and support related...
Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques to enforce rigorous oversight of Hajj 1446 plans under Sheikh Al-Sudais leadership
MAKKAH, Thursday, May 8, 2025 (WNP): Under the chairmanship of President of Religious Affairs for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the Advisory Council of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques convened in Makkah to review preparations for Hajj 1446 AH. During the meeting, Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the need for enhanced governance and...
New Zealand proposes ban on social media for under-16s to tackle online harms
WELLINGTON, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a draft law aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, citing growing concerns over cyberbullying, exposure to violent content, and social media addiction among young people. Under the proposed legislation, social media companies would be required to verify that users...
Sardar Yousaf visits Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah, reviews pilgrim services
MADINAH, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Wednesday visited the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah to review the ongoing Hajj operations and assess the arrangements being provided to Pakistani pilgrims. During the visit, Director Hajj Madinah Zia ur Rehman, along with Deputy Coordinators Tariq Mehmood and Major Dr. Muizz,...
Erdogan condoles loss of lives in Indian missile strikes, reaffirmed Turkiye’s unwavering support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to offer condolences over the loss of Pakistani lives in recent Indian missile strikes and reaffirmed Turkiye’s unwavering support for Pakistan. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, President Erdogan expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of innocent civilians and...
UN appoints Miguel Moratinos as special envoy to combat Islamophobia
UNITED NATIONS, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday appointed Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former Spanish Foreign Minister, as the first-ever United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia — a move hailed as a milestone in the global effort to tackle anti-Muslim hatred. Moratinos will concurrently continue his responsibilities as the High Representative for the United Nations...
Pakistan, UK discuss economic reforms, trade growth
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a high-level meeting in London with Lord Livermore, the UK’s Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Minister for Growth at HM Revenue & Customs, to discuss Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and avenues for enhanced bilateral trade and investment. Also in attendance were...
India’s overnight missile strikes kill 31 Pakistani civilians, spark regional tensions
RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): At least 31 civilians were martyred and 57 others injured after Indian forces launched a series of overnight missile strikes on Pakistani territory between May 6 and 7, in what Pakistan’s military described as a deliberate and cowardly escalation targeting civilians and religious sites. Addressing a press conference, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations...