Pakistan, Australia eye strategic energy, mining partnership to boost investment, skills development
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins on Monday met to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration in the energy and mining sectors, with a particular focus on investment, technology transfer, and skills development in a significant push toward enhancing economic cooperation. During the meeting, Minister Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...
‘Healing in the Shadow of Loss’ launch celebrates debut self-help book on grief by Saira Sheikh
LAHORE, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): A heartfelt and intimate book launch took place at The Last Word bookstore in Lahore on Monday, marking the debut of “Healing in the Shadow of Loss”—a deeply personal self-help guide by first-time author Saira Sheikh, offering solace, guidance, and a culturally sensitive approach to healing from grief. Saira Sheikh, a Pakistani expat and...
President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Saudi naval chief for strengthening defence ties
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday conferred the prestigious Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Vice Admiral Mohammad Bin Abdul Rehman Al-Ghoraibi, Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces in a landmark gesture reflecting the deep-rooted military ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The high honour, one of Pakistan’s most distinguished military decorations, was awarded in recognition...
72 Pakistanis awarded Fulbright Scholarship to pursue studies in U.S.
ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 21, 2025 (WNP): The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan has awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship to 72 outstanding students and scholars from Pakistan to earn Master's and PhD degrees in the United States. Fulbright is the U.S. government’s flagship academic exchange program, and the program in Pakistan is among the largest in the world. This year is...
Young Eco-Guards raise their voices: 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet concludes with call to climate action
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): The 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet (NCMC), organized by Adventure Foundation Pakistan (AFP), concluded on a high note in Islamabad, bringing together 100 young participants from across the country for an immersive environmental learning experience in the breathtaking Siran Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 10-day environmental education camp culminated in a Children’s Mountain...
WUM, Moroccan foundation explore joint ventures to empower women through education
MARDAN, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): Women University Mardan (WUM) and the Tamkin Foundation Morocco held a high-level virtual meeting to discuss institutional collaboration for empowering women through higher education, research, and development initiatives in a significant step toward strengthening educational cooperation in the Islamic world. The online session brought together Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor of WUM, and...
Iran vows to boost ECO Cultural Institute role, recalls Pakistan’s support amid Gaza crisis
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): Deputy to the President of Iran on Social Affairs, Dr. Ali Rabiei, has said that the people of Iran will never forget Pakistan’s unwavering support during the recent Israeli aggression, vowing to further strengthen the role of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) in promoting regional unity through culture. He made these remarks during a...
Iran offers support to flood-hit Pakistan as interior ministers discuss upcoming presidential visit
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): In a gesture of solidarity, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the recent floods in Pakistan. Minister Momeni extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized...
Iran offers support, condolences as monsoon rains claim lives across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, July 20, 2025 (WNP): Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives caused by heavy monsoon rains across various regions of Pakistan, offering condolences and reaffirming Iran’s readiness to assist. In a heartfelt message posted on his official account on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the...
PM Shehbaz honors young digital creator Talha Ahmad for his talent, global impact
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 19, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday recognized the creative excellence of rising digital content creator Talha Ahmad, lauding him as a shining example of Pakistan’s youth making their mark on the global stage. In a special meeting held in Islamabad, the prime minister commended Talha Ahmad for his impactful and innovative work across...