Pakistan warns India against escalation, reaffirms resolve to defend sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated that it would not initiate hostilities but warned of a strong and resolute response to any aggression from India, amid escalating tensions following the recent Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addressing a high-profile joint press...
Govt committed to safeguarding minority rights: Sardar Yousaf
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the fundamental rights of religious minorities in Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony held in connection with Eid-e-Ridvan, a sacred festival of the Baha’i community, the minister emphasized that the celebration of religious events by minority groups...
Dr. Naeemi appointed ‘Chairman of SBP’s Shariah Advisory Committee’
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has been appointed Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The official notification has been issued by SBP Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah. Dr. Naeemi currently serves as the head of Jamia Naeemia, Lahore, and is also the Chairman of the Council of...
Turkish envoy inaugurates ‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ at NUST, highlights deepening academic ties
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), reaffirming Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening academic and technological collaboration with Pakistan. The state-of-the-art facility, established within the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), has been set up with the support...
‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ launched at NUST as symbol of Turkiye-Pakistan technological partnership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), marking another milestone in Turkiye’s ongoing support for Pakistan’s education and innovation sectors. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, TIKA Pakistan’s Country Head Saliha Tuna emphasized the agency’s unwavering commitment to empowering...
Finance Minister Aurangzeb assures business community of stability amid US tariff concerns
KARACHI, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday expressed confidence that Pakistan can effectively navigate the evolving global economic landscape following the imposition of new US tariffs, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement and a resilient economic turnaround. Speaking to leading members of the business community during a visit to the Federation of Pakistan...
PM Shehbaz urges UN intervention amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, urging the world body to play an active role in de-escalating regional tensions following India’s unfounded allegations against Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam incident. The prime minister categorically rejected what he called “baseless accusations” linking Pakistan to the...
NAB officials meet CII chairman to seek guidance on fraudulent investment schemes
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (WNP): Director General (DG) of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi, Waqar Ahmed Chauhan, and Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Zafar Abbasi on Tuesday called on Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman, Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, to discuss collaborative efforts in combating corruption in the country. During the meeting, the DG NAB briefed the CII Chairman...
Religious affairs minister, Saudi ambassador see off first Hajj flight under ‘Road to Makkah’ initiative
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, alongside Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki arrived at Islamabad International Airport early Tuesday morning to review the immigration process for Pakistani pilgrims departing under the ‘Road to Makkah’ project. Minister Yousaf was briefed on the streamlined immigration procedures carried out at the...
