Pakistan, Italy sign landmark MoUs on legal migration, labor mobility & combating human trafficking
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday warned that the aggressive policies of the extremist Indian regime had put the peace and stability of the South Asian region at serious risk, stressing that India’s hostile actions could have grave consequences for regional security. He made these remarks during a meeting with Italian Minister of Interior...
Qatari, Egyptian leaders urge de-escalation amid India-Pakistan tensions
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a telephone call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which the two leaders discussed the escalating regional tensions following India’s recent missile attacks on Pakistani territory. The Qatari premier expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation and...
Turkish naval ship TCG Buyukada docks in Karachi, symbolizing deepening bilateral ties
KARACHI, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Turkish Consul General Cemal Sangu on Wednesday announced the goodwill port call of the Turkish naval ship TCG Buyukada (F-512) to Karachi, highlighting the growing strategic and cultural partnership between Turkiye and Pakistan. Speaking at a reception aboard the warship, hosted by Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Meziroglu and Commanding Officer Lt. Commander Anil Bilgin,...
China urges restraint as ambassador meets Deputy PM Dar amid India-Pakistan tensions
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the escalating regional situation following India’s recent military aggression against Pakistan. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar briefed the Chinese envoy on what he described as India’s “unprovoked violation” of Pakistan’s...
Interior minister briefs U.S. diplomat on Indian aggression, urges global response
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the acting U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the regional security situation in the wake of India’s recent airstrikes on Pakistani territory. The meeting was also attended by U.S. Political Counselor Zack Harkinrider and Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior Talal...
Turkish envoy, FM express solidarity with Pakistan over Indian aggression
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 07, 2025 (WNP): Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday to discuss regional security dynamics, with a particular focus on recent escalations involving India. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Turkish envoy conveyed Turkiye’s strong solidarity with Pakistan...
Hajj preparations in full swing to provide a seamless pilgrimage experience in Makkah
MAKKAH, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (WNP): Director General (DG) Hajj, Abdul Wahab Soomro is leading comprehensive preparations for the upcoming Hajj season in Makkah, with arrangements reaching their final stages ahead of the arrival of pilgrims. Accompanied by Makkah Coordinator Zulfiqar Khan, Director Hajj Makkah Azizullah Khan, and other officials, he conducted an inspection visit to residential buildings designated for...
AlUla, UNESCO champion documentary heritage for sustainable development at Paris Conference
RIYADH, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (WNP): The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), successfully concluded the international conference "Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia", held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Held from April 29 to 30, 2025, under the framework of UNESCO’s Memory of...