PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan’s condemnation of Israeli aggression against Iran
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 16, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, expressing deep sympathies over the loss of innocent civilian lives. The prime minister conveyed these sentiments during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on the sidelines of the Pakistan International Maritime...
Pakistan Hajj Mission honors welfare staff for outstanding role in 2025 pilgrimage operations
MAKKAH Al-Mukarramah, Monday, June 16, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Hajj Mission held a special ceremony on Monday to recognize and honor the exceptional performance of its welfare staff, whose dedication played a vital role in the smooth and successful execution of Hajj 2025. Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Syed Ata Ur Rehman, attended as the chief...
UN climate chief opens Bonn talks with urgent call for unity, resources, & real action to tackle global warming
BONN, Monday, June 16, 2025 (WNP): UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on Monday opened the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn with a strong appeal for renewed multilateral cooperation, pragmatic resource allocation, and accelerated action to address the climate crisis. Addressing delegates, observers, and global stakeholders at the June Climate Meetings, Stiell underscored the significance...
Inner contradictions of man & external issues
By Hanif Qamar ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 16, 2025 (2025): A person becomes accustomed to living with certain contradictions within himself, yet becomes infuriated when he sees the same contradictions in others — ready to fight and even die over what he perceives as his rights being denied. But deep down, he knows this is not a struggle for justice or...
General Asim Munir welcomed in Times Square as U.S. lauds Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism
NEW YORK, Sunday, June 15, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir received a high-profile welcome in the United States with a digital appreciation campaign launched on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City, marking the beginning of his week-long official visit. The campaign, which will run throughout the week, features images of General...
Pakistani community in Dallas–Fort Worth hosts reception to welcome Field Marshal Asim Munir
DALLAS, Sunday, June 15, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistani community in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area held a dignified welcome and solidarity event under the banner of Stand with Pakistan to mark the arrival of Field Marshal Asim Munir in the United States. The grand dinner reception was attended by Pakistan’s Consul General Aftab Chaudhry, Texas State Assembly Member Terry Meza,...
Inaugural Tashkent-Islamabad direct flight marks new era in Pakistan-Uzbekistan connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, June 14, 2025 (WNP): Uzbekistan Airways’ first-ever direct flight from Tashkent to Islamabad was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in enhancing bilateral connectivity between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The inaugural flight was greeted by a high-level reception, including Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev; Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism...
Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President discuss regional escalation following Israeli attack
RIYADH, Saturday, June 14, 2025 (WNP): Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday received a telephone call from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation. The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the wake of Israel’s recent military strike against...