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...

Pakistan Army vows decisive response to Indian aggression, warns against destabilization attempts

RAWALPINDI, Friday, May 2, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan’s top military leadership on Friday warned that any Indian attempt to impose war would be met with a "sure and decisive" response, while reaffirming the country's unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and regional prosperity. The strong message came during a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference (SCCC) held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi,...

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...