Int’l climbers kick off Pakistan’s summer mountaineering season with historic Nanga Parbat ascents
ISLAMABAD,Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): The summer climbing season in Pakistan has officially begun with five international mountaineers successfully summiting Nanga Parbat (8,125 metres), the world’s ninth-highest peak, in a series of pioneering ascents. Czech climbers Marek Novotny and Ondra Hlasny reached the summit via the classic Diamir face route on June 26 at noon, marking the first summit from...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to transform higher education under Vision 2047: HEC chairman
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to transform Pakistan’s higher education sector in line with Vision 2047, emphasizing accessibility, digital integration, and institutional development as core priorities. Addressing a press briefing, Dr. Ahmed said the government is working to ensure modern educational facilities for...
Pakistan showcases cinematic brilliance at 2025 SCO Film Festival in China
CHONGQING, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan is proudly presenting five films at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival, being held from July 3 to 7 in the Yongchuan District of Chongqing, southwest China. Speaking at the festival’s grand opening ceremony, Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar hailed Pakistan’s participation as a celebration of...
PM Sharif arrives in Shusha to attend ECO summit
SHUSHA, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the historic city of Shusha, located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, on Thursday for a two-day official visit to attend the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The Prime Minister and his delegation were warmly received at Fuzuli International Airport by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture...
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to deepen cooperation in religious education, welfare initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Thursday held a meeting with Religious Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye in Pakistan, Dr. Abdul Rahman Akkus to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the fields of religious education, welfare initiatives, and interfaith collaboration. During the meeting, both sides...
Pakistan High Commission in Singapore hosts special screening of ‘Nayab’ to promote cultural diplomacy
SINGAPORE, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): The High Commission of Pakistan in Singapore held a special screening of the acclaimed Pakistani feature film Nayab as part of its ongoing cultural diplomacy efforts aimed at strengthening people-to-people connections and fostering mutual understanding between Pakistan and Singapore. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, Singaporean government officials, media representatives, film...
Cybercriminals targeting SMBs with fake AI, productivity tools in 2025, Kaspersky warns
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Cyberattacks targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) surged in 2025, with nearly 8,500 users affected by malicious software disguised as popular productivity and artificial intelligence tools, according to a new report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The findings, based on Kaspersky’s analysis of 12 commonly used online productivity applications, revealed that over 4,000 unique...
Pakistan urges climate-resilient development finance at global forum
SEVILLE, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has called for a bold transformation in global development finance, urging international stakeholders to prioritize climate resilience, renewable energy investment, and the sustainable use of natural resources such as oceans and rivers. Speaking at a high-level side event during the Fourth International Conference...
Pakistan storms into final of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025
JEONJU-SI, Thursday, July 3, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan’s youth girls netball team advanced to the final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 after a commanding 64-39 victory over Japan in the semifinal held at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South Korea. Displaying exceptional teamwork and athletic prowess, the Pakistani squad dominated from the outset, maintaining a steady lead...