China urges calm, assures protection of nationals amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict
By Rehan Khan BEIJING, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (WNP): China has voiced deep concern over the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran, calling for immediate de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts, while activating emergency measures to protect and evacuate its nationals in both countries. During a regular press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that safeguarding...
PM Shehbaz declares blue economy Pakistan’s ‘New Economic Frontier’ at PIMEC 2025 launch
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 16, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday declared the blue economy as Pakistan’s “new economic frontier,” urging a unified national effort to harness its vast and largely untapped potential. Speaking at the soft launch of the 2nd Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC 2025), the prime minister outlined a vision to transform Pakistan...
Pakistan seeks to benefit from UAE’s governance model, signs MoU on knowledge exchange
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 16, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan is eager to learn from the United Arab Emirates’ modern governance model, which has helped position the Gulf nation among the world’s developed countries. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level UAE delegation led by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister...