COAS reaffirms Pakistan Army’s resolve during major field exercise
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, May 1, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), on Thursday reaffirmed the unwavering resolve of Pakistan’s Armed Forces to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that any military misadventure by India would be met with a robust and immediate response. “Let there be no ambiguity: any military misadventure by...
PM Shehbaz, President Zardari discuss regional security amid India tensions
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 1, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday to review the prevailing security situation, with particular focus on heightened tensions with India following the recent Pahalgam attack. During the high-level consultation, the two leaders expressed serious concern over India’s increasingly hostile posture and inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such provocations threatened...
Bangladesh High Commission celebrates ‘Pohela Boishakh’ showcasing cultural, agricultural heritage
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 1, 2025 (WNP): The High Commission of Bangladesh in Pakistan hosted a vibrant celebration of Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, on Thursday evening at the Silk Road Cultural Centre, highlighting the festival's deep historical and agricultural roots. High Commissioner Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan welcomed guests and shed light on the origins of Pohela Boishakh, tracing its...
Saudi embassy pays heartfelt tribute to Pakistani workers in Kingdom on Int’l Labour Day
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 1, 2025 (WNP): The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad on Thursday released a short video message to mark International Labour Day, paying rich tribute to the invaluable contributions of Pakistani workers employed across the Kingdom. The video, shared on the embassy’s official platforms X, acknowledges the dedication, sincerity, and sacrifices of Pakistani labourers, describing them not...
Finance Minister Aurangzeb assures business community of stability amid US tariff concerns
KARACHI, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday expressed confidence that Pakistan can effectively navigate the evolving global economic landscape following the imposition of new US tariffs, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement and a resilient economic turnaround. Speaking to leading members of the business community during a visit to the Federation of Pakistan...
Pakistan warns India against escalation, reaffirms resolve to defend sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated that it would not initiate hostilities but warned of a strong and resolute response to any aggression from India, amid escalating tensions following the recent Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addressing a high-profile joint press...
Govt committed to safeguarding minority rights: Sardar Yousaf
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the fundamental rights of religious minorities in Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony held in connection with Eid-e-Ridvan, a sacred festival of the Baha’i community, the minister emphasized that the celebration of religious events by minority groups...
Dr. Naeemi appointed ‘Chairman of SBP’s Shariah Advisory Committee’
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has been appointed Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The official notification has been issued by SBP Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah. Dr. Naeemi currently serves as the head of Jamia Naeemia, Lahore, and is also the Chairman of the Council of...
Turkish envoy inaugurates ‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ at NUST, highlights deepening academic ties
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Anadolu Creator Lab’ at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), reaffirming Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening academic and technological collaboration with Pakistan. The state-of-the-art facility, established within the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), has been set up with the support...