Hajj 2025: Pakistan finalizes arrangements as pre-Hajj flights set to begin tomorrow
MADINAH AL-MUNAWARAH, Monday, April 28, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has finalized all preparations for a smooth and well-organized Hajj operation, ensuring a warm reception for Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia. The month-long pre-Hajj flight operation will officially commence on Tuesday, April 29. Director Hajj Madinah Ziaur Rehman said on Monday that the operation...
Saudi Arabia announces strict penalties for unauthorized Hajj attempts, facilitators
Riyadh, Monday, April 28, 2025 (WNP): The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced a series of stringent penalties targeting individuals who attempt to perform Hajj without the required permit, as well as those who facilitate such violations. The measures will be enforced from the first of Dhul-Qi'dah until the 14th of Dhul-Hijjah. Under the new regulations, individuals caught performing or attempting...
Riyadh to host key counterterrorism meeting focused on emerging technologies, terror financing
RIYADH, Monday, April 28, 2025 (WNP): Riyadh is set to host the second international meeting of Counterterrorism Centers of Excellence on April 29–30, bringing together representatives from the United Nations, international and regional centers, and the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) to discuss the impact of emerging technologies on terrorist financing. Established in Riyadh on May 21, 2017, the TFTC...
Saudi Arabia launches media dialogue initiative to foster growth, innovation
RIYADH, Sunday, April 27, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Minister of Media, Salman bin Yousuf Al-Dossary on Sunday launched a new media dialogue initiative under the "Year of Impact" program, aiming to establish a sustainable platform for communication and collaboration among media professionals. The initiative seeks to spotlight development opportunities, address industry challenges, strengthen local partnerships among government agencies, private sector players,...
Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan to review ‘Road to Makkah’ project arrangements
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 27, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Sunday announced that a 45-member Saudi delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess arrangements for the ‘Road to Makkah’ project in a bid to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season. According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, officials from the ministry warmly...
FGRF delivers massive humanitarian aid to Gaza, reaffirms commitment to humanity
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 27, 2025 (WNP): The Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF), the charitable arm of Dawat-e-Islami, has reached a remarkable milestone in its ongoing humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza. Syed Fuzail Raza Attari, head of FGRF’s UK chapter, told APP that the foundation has delivered an extensive range of essential aid to thousands of affected families. He said...
Turkish ambassador highlights historical ties, celebrates ‘National Sovereignty & Children’s Day’
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, April 26, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, on Saturday underscored the historical significance of April 23rd, celebrated annually in Turkiye as 'National Sovereignty and Children's Day,' and paid tribute to the deep-rooted bonds between the peoples of Turkiye and Pakistan. Speaking at a ceremony attended by children, dignitaries, and members of the Turkish...
Pakistan vows to defend Indus Waters as regional tensions mount with India
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 25, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Friday issued a strong warning that it would take all necessary measures to defend its territorial integrity and uphold its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, amid rising tensions with India. “The Indus Waters Treaty is unambiguous. It is our lifeline and our right—enshrined in international law, customary law, and bilateral treaties....
ISSI, CLAS forge strategic partnership to boost research, policy dialogue
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 25, 2025(WNP): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Centre for Law and Security (CLAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaborative research, academic exchange, and policy dialogue. The signing ceremony was held at The Millennium Universal College (TMUC), Islamabad, marking a significant step toward enhancing cooperation between think tanks and academic...