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...
Pakistan urges calm amid Pahalgam tensions, offers int’l probe: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, May 3, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace, saying the country had responded with restraint and responsibility to India's provocative conduct following the Pahalgam incident. Speaking during a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, at the Prime Minister House, the premier said Pakistan condemned terrorism...
World Press Freedom Day: UN calls for transparency, legal reforms to safeguard independent media
UNITED NATIONS, Saturday, May 3, 2025 (WNP): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent action to protect press freedom worldwide, warning that escalating global conflicts, climate crises, deepening societal divisions, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) are creating an increasingly hostile environment for journalists. In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day, observed...
Pakistan pavilion stands out at Osaka Expo with pink salt ‘cave’ experience
OSAKA, Friday, May 2, 2025 (WNP): Amid the dynamic displays of the Osaka Kansai Expo, the Pakistan Pavilion has emerged as a crowd favorite, drawing steady lines of visitors to its striking, cave-like installation constructed almost entirely from the country’s iconic pink rock salt. Located in a corner of Commons D, the pavilion creates an immersive atmosphere where nearly every...