Trump confirms PAF downed five Indian jets, says U.S. averted nuclear clash through diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, July 19, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down five Indian fighter jets during a recent military escalation between Pakistan and India, revealing the conflict had pushed the two nuclear-armed neighbours dangerously close to war. Speaking at a ceremony at the White House, President Trump disclosed that the...
PAF clinches dual honours at Royal International Air Tattoo 2025, showcasing Pakistan’s aerospace excellence on global stage
RAWALPINDI, Saturday, July 19, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) earned international acclaim by securing two prestigious trophies at the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom, reaffirming its place among the world’s top air forces. According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), PAF’s cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III—making its debut...
PAF’s JF-17 Thunder Block-III wins “Spirit of the Meet” trophy at UK’s Royal International Air Tattoo 2025, clinches two top honors among world’s leading air forces
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Durrani meets Russia’s new trade chief, calls for stronger economic, people-to-people ties
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 18, 2025 (WNP): Senior politician and former federal minister Mohammad Ali Durrani on Friday met Denis Nevzorov, the newly appointed Head of Russia’s Trade Department in Pakistan, to congratulate him on his new assignment and extend warm wishes to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Welcoming Nevzorov to Islamabad, Durrani described his appointment as a positive development for deepening...
Pakistan, Libya vow to deepen defence ties as Libyan military chief meets PM, top brass
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 18, 2025 (WNP): In a significant boost to bilateral defence cooperation, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Abu Qasim Haftar, held a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad on Friday with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and top military leadership of Pakistan. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Sufi legend ‘Saif-ul-Mulook’ comes alive on PNCA stage, rekindling Pakistan’s spiritual, literary heritage
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 18, 2025 (WNP): The mystical aura of Punjabi folklore swept through the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Friday night as the timeless tale of Saif-ul-Mulook was brought to life in a soul-stirring theatrical performance, captivating an audience drawn from all walks of life. Organized in collaboration with Dolphin Communication, the event transcended conventional theatre —...
First batch of Pakistani agriculture graduates completes training in China
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 18, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed satisfaction and pride as the first batch of approximately 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates successfully completed their hands-on training in China, marking a major milestone in a bilateral initiative to modernize Pakistan’s agricultural sector. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the prime minister wrote, “Very heartening...
China-SCO trade conference unveils bold vision for regional growth, innovation, & shared prosperity
QINGDAO, Friday, July 18, 2025 (WNP): The China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference opened Friday at the SCODA Pearl International Expo Center in Qingdao, bringing together nearly 300 delegates from across Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in a bid to deepen local economic ties and unlock new frontiers for regional development. Hosted by the People’s Government of Shandong...
No mass disappearance of pilgrims: Sardar Yousaf clarifies, unveils digital tracking system for Zaireen
ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 17, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Friday addressed recent misunderstandings stemming from his earlier remarks about Pakistani pilgrims, clarifying that there is no indication whatsoever of thousands of Zaireen being missing abroad. He emphasized that his previous comments were misinterpreted and stressed that the issue at hand relates...