PM Shehbaz condemns attack on polio team in Balochistan’s Mastung
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting a polio vaccination team in Mastung, Balochistan, which resulted in the martyrdom of security personnel assigned to protect the health workers. In a statement issued during his ongoing two-day official visit to Türkiye, the prime minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss...
Acting CJP Celebrates Easter with Christian Staff at Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, joined Christian staff members of the Supreme Court in celebrating Easter at a special ceremony held at the court premises on Wednesday. In a gesture symbolizing inclusivity and interfaith harmony, the Acting Chief Justice cut a festive cake alongside members of the Christian community...
UN chief condemns deadly attack in Indian-Occupied Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a deadly armed assault in Indian-occupied Kashmir that left at least 28 people dead on Tuesday. The condemnation came through UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during a daily press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. Citing media reports, Dujarric said the attack occurred near...
PM convenes NSC meeting to respond to Indian allegations over Pahalgam attack
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) for Thursday morning to deliberate Pakistan’s official response to the Indian government’s provocative actions and statements following the deadly shooting in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The announcement comes as India, reacting to the tragic deaths...
Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Saudi Hearing’ Volunteer Program for Children in Senegal
DAKAR, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched the ‘Saudi Hearing’ volunteer program aimed at providing cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation for children in Senegal. According to the KSrelief on Wednesday, the initiative was officially inaugurated by Dr. Aqeel Al-Ghamdi, KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor-General for Planning and Development. The program brings together...
Uzbekistan rises in global economic complexity rankings, outpacing regional peers
TASHKENT, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): Uzbekistan has recorded remarkable economic progress, rising 25 positions over the past five years to rank 80th among 145 countries in the latest Economic Complexity Index (ECI) published by the Growth Lab at Harvard University. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) of Uzbekistan, which conducted an analysis of the Harvard Growth Lab...
Pakistan committed to religious freedom, minority rights; says minister at Holi celebration
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to religious freedom and minority rights. Addressing a ceremony celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi at the National Library of Pakistan, Sardar Yousaf said the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony celebrates various religious festivals every year...
Vaccination drive begins at 11 Haji Camps across country
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (WNP): Vaccination for intending pilgrims has commenced at 11 designated Haji camps across the country, said the spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday. Talking to APP, he said due to the special efforts of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, arrangements for vaccine supply...
Govt establishes independent ‘National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency’
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (WNP): The government has formally launched the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) as an independent institution, granting it full authority to investigate and act against cyber-related offenses nationwide in a major step to combat the growing threat of cybercrime. Previously operating under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) as its Cyber Crime Wing, the unit...
Sialkot Chamber shows keen interest in ‘Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa’
SIALKOT, Monday, April 21, 2025 (WNP): The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday announced participation of their members in the Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa, scheduled from May 15 to 17, 2025, closely scheduled with “Invest in Ethiopia” Business Forum in Ethiopia on May 12-13. President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, Ikram ul Haq made the...