Pakistani student elected president of student union at New York’s largest SUNY campus
ISLAMABAD, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): In a proud moment for the Pakistani diaspora in the United States, Chaudhry Faisal Mahmood has been elected President of the Student Union at Suffolk County College — the largest campus within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. According to a press note issued late Sunday night, the election campaign ran for...
Two children die as measles outbreak hits Jacobabad’s Thul tehsil
JACOBABAD, Monday, May 5 (WNP): A measles outbreak in Jacobabad’s Thul tehsil claimed the lives of two children on Monday, triggering alarm among residents and calls for urgent action from health authorities. The deceased were identified as Asma Jafri and Muzammal Jafri. Local sources said several other children in the area have also contracted the virus, raising fears of a...
UN chief alarmed by Israeli plans to expand ground offensive, warns of civilian toll in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave alarm over Israel’s reported plans to intensify ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, warning of devastating consequences for civilians in the war-ravaged enclave. “This will inevitably lead to countless more civilians killed and the further destruction of Gaza,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson...
Pakistan, Japan eye stronger trade ties amid push for preferential agreement, business forum
ISLAMABAD, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a high-level meeting with Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi focusing on expanding bilateral trade and addressing longstanding tariff imbalances in a renewed effort to deepen economic engagement. During the meeting, Minister Kamal proposed the establishment of a dedicated Pakistan–Japan Business Forum to provide a structured...
13th Finland–Pakistan Business Summit underscores expanding trade, investment opportunities
ISLAMABAD, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): The 13th edition of the Finland–Pakistan Business Summit opened in Islamabad on Monday, spotlighting Pakistan’s improving economic fundamentals and growing potential for bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and education. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated the summit at a local hotel, where he presented an upbeat picture of the country’s economy,...
UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israeli blockade
UNITED NATIONS, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): The United Nations and its humanitarian partners on Sunday sounded the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as Israel’s near-total blockade on aid delivery enters its ninth consecutive week. In a strongly worded statement, the UN Humanitarian Country Team — which coordinates relief efforts across the Occupied Palestinian Territory — condemned...
Pakistan Navy tracks Indian surveillance aircraft near maritime borders
ISLAMABAD, Monday, May 05, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Navy has reaffirmed its vigilance and operational readiness by closely monitoring an Indian naval aircraft that approached Pakistani maritime boundaries during the night between May 4 and 5. According to defense sources, a P-8I Poseidon—India’s long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft—was detected by the Pakistan Navy and subsequently kept under continuous surveillance. The timely...
Turkish naval ship TCG BÜYÜKADA arrives in Karachi on goodwill visit
KARACHI, Sunday, May 4, 2025 (WNP): The Turkish naval vessel TCG BÜYÜKADA arrived at Karachi Port on Sunday for a goodwill visit, marking a significant step in enhancing the maritime cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey. Upon its arrival, the ship was received warmly by officials from both the Turkish and Pakistan navies, according to a press release issued by the...
PSL honors teen taekwondo star Huraira with ‘Hamaray Heroes’ award for int’l achievements
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, May 4, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday conferred its prestigious ‘Hamaray Heroes’ award on 19-year-old international Taekwondo athlete Syed Abu Huraira Shah, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to martial arts and for raising Pakistan’s flag on global sporting platforms. Huraira, who embarked on his Taekwondo journey at the age of 12, has represented...
Pakistan successfully conducts training launch of Abdali missile, demonstrates strategic readiness
RAWALPINDI, Saturday, May 3, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Saturday successfully conducted a training launch of the Abdali Weapon System—a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers—as part of Exercise INDUS, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance its strategic deterrence and operational readiness. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the launch was...