UNRWA condemns Israeli raids on East Jerusalem schools, warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has strongly condemned the forced entry of Israeli security forces into three of its schools in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the incidents as a severe violation of children's rights and international law. The agency reported that heavily armed Israeli personnel stormed the...
UN chief urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate as global concerns mount
UNITED NATIONS, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday renewed his call for immediate de-escalation between India and Pakistan, warning that the world cannot risk another conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Responding to questions at the daily press briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Aziz Haq reiterated the Secretary-General’s...
Azerbaijan expresses full support for Pakistan amid rising tensions with India
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, the Government of Azerbaijan has extended its unequivocal support to Pakistan, calling for de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue. In an official communiqué addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, conveyed his government's deep concern over the deteriorating regional situation and reaffirmed Baku’s...
National Health Emergency Center established at NIH amid geopolitical concerns
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of National Health Services on Thursday announced the establishment of a National Health Emergency Center at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad in a bid to bolster national preparedness against emerging health threats. The 24/7 facility will function as the central coordinating body for health-related emergency responses, working in close collaboration...
Turkish ambassador visits SCBA, reaffirms deep bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu on Thursday visited the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) headquarters at the invitation of President Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta and the Association’s 27th Cabinet. The envoy was warmly received by the Cabinet members upon arrival and was formally welcomed on behalf of Pakistan’s legal fraternity. During the meeting,...
India deliberately provoking conflict to incite anti-Pakistan aentiment: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday accused India of deliberately targeting Amritsar with projectiles in a calculated attempt to incite anti-Pakistan sentiments among the Sikh community and deflect attention from internal unrest. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry,...
UNICEF, Pakistan vow stronger partnership to shield children from climate change
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering efforts that protect Pakistani children from the growing threats of climate change, following a high-level meeting with the Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Musadik Masood Malik. UNICEF Representative Abdullah A. Fadil met with Senator Malik here to explore policy interventions aimed...
Religious affairs ministry sets up 24/7 helpline for Hajj flight information
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated helpline to assist Hajj pilgrims with updated information regarding their flight schedules on the directive of Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf. According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, pilgrims can call the helpline at 051-9216980 to obtain real-time updates and support related...
Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques to enforce rigorous oversight of Hajj 1446 plans under Sheikh Al-Sudais leadership
MAKKAH, Thursday, May 8, 2025 (WNP): Under the chairmanship of President of Religious Affairs for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the Advisory Council of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques convened in Makkah to review preparations for Hajj 1446 AH. During the meeting, Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the need for enhanced governance and...
New Zealand proposes ban on social media for under-16s to tackle online harms
WELLINGTON, Thursday, May 08, 2025 (WNP): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a draft law aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, citing growing concerns over cyberbullying, exposure to violent content, and social media addiction among young people. Under the proposed legislation, social media companies would be required to verify that users...