US diplomats rattled by leaked draft order proposing sweeping overhaul of State Department
WASHINGTON, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): US diplomats were left deeply unsettled on Sunday following media reports revealing a leaked draft executive order that proposes a radical restructuring of the State Department, including sweeping job cuts, the elimination of key bureaus, and a significant shift in the United States’ diplomatic approach. Secretary of State Marco Rubio swiftly dismissed the reports...
China-Arab states forum highlights deeper cooperation for innovation, growth
BEIJING, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): The 5th China-Arab States Reform and Development Forum concluded recently in Shanghai, convening over 100 delegates from China, 19 Arab countries, and the Arab League to explore new avenues for strengthening cooperation under the Global Development Initiative (GDI). Participants engaged in wide-ranging discussions aimed at promoting innovation-driven industrial development, championing multilateralism, and fostering high-quality...
Interior minister, Saudi envoy reaffirm commitment to deepen economic, security, & social ties
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki at the Saudi Embassy, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening mutual cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. Upon his arrival, Minister Naqvi was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Al-Malki. During their meeting, both leaders discussed a range of issues...
Thousands in Myanmar still without aid weeks after devastating earthquakes: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): Thousands of families in Myanmar remain without shelter, clean water, or medical care nearly three weeks after powerful earthquakes devastated central regions of the country, the United Nations warned. The twin earthquakes, which struck on March 28, have killed at least 3,700 people, injured over 4,800, and left 129 missing. However, UN humanitarian...
Govt to offer interest-free loans to youth seeking overseas employment
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): The government has announced plans to provide interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 million to 100,000 young Pakistanis seeking employment opportunities abroad under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program. A comprehensive loan package will cover key expenses including skills training, visa fees, travel allowances, and initial settlement costs. The loans will be offered with...
UN chief voices alarm over US airstrikes in Yemen, urges restraint to avert regional escalation
UNITED NATIONS, Sunday, April 20, 2025 (WNP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep alarm over recent US airstrikes around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa, which reportedly caused numerous civilian casualties and significant damage to vital infrastructure. According to initial reports, at least five humanitarian workers were injured in the strikes, while fears are mounting over potential oil leaks into...
Dar visits Kabul, Pakistan, Afghanistan pledge to deepen bilateral ties
KABUL, Saturday, April 19, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a day-long visit at the invitation of Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. Upon arrival, Dar was warmly received by senior Afghan officials, including Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr....
Sardar Yousaf reviews Hajj arrangements, assesses provision of vaccines at Haji Camps
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, April 19, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Saturday chaired a review meeting on Hajj arrangements assessing the provision of vaccines and other facilities at various Haji Camps across the country. Secretary Religious Affairs, Dr. Syed Ata-ur-Rehman, along with other senior officials, briefed the minister on the ongoing preparations. Sardar Yousaf...
Pakistan, Ethiopia gear up for Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa to boost trade ties
ISLAMABAD, Friday, April 18, 2025 (WNP): Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia, Dr. Jemal Beker, held a productive meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday to review preparations for the upcoming Pakistan Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa. Scheduled to run from May 15 to 17, 2025, the exhibition aims to deepen commercial ties between...
UN urges global media access to Gaza as journalist death toll mounts amid Israeli strikes
UNITED NATIONS, Friday, April 18, 2025 (WNP): Amid relentless Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that claimed at least 23 lives on Thursday, the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) issued a pressing call for international media access to Gaza, where local journalists remain trapped amid escalating violence. "Palestinian journalists continue to do heroic work, paying...