Railway bridge collapse prompts suspension of officials as Pakistan Railways pushes forward with reforms
ISLAMABAD, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): A section of a pedestrian bridge collapsed at Khanewal Railway Station on Friday, prompting swift action from Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, who ordered the suspension of three officials and launched a high-level investigation into the incident. According to a notification issued by the ministry, Divisional Engineer Abid Razaq (Grade 18), Assistant...
PM Shehbaz Sharif concludes successful Tajikistan visit, reaffirms commitment to climate action, regional cooperation
DUSHANBE, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday concluded a productive two-day official visit to Tajikistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s strong commitment to regional connectivity, climate action, and bilateral cooperation with the Central Asian republic. The visit marked a significant step forward in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and environmental ties between Islamabad and Dushanbe. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,...
Saudi Arabia to broadcast ‘Arafat Sermon’ in 35 languages, reaching over 5 mln globally
MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched an ambitious global initiative to translate and broadcast this year’s Arafat Sermon (1446 AH) in 35 languages, in a bid to reach over five million Muslims worldwide. Described as the largest enrichment package in the Presidency’s history,...
Performing Hajj without permit a religious sin: Saudi Grand Mufti
RIYADH, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): The Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, in a message to Muslims preparing for Hajj 1446 AH, has called for full compliance with official guidelines, underscoring the religious and civic importance of obtaining a valid Hajj permit. As the President of the Council of Senior Scholars...
COAS visits command & staff college Quetta, reaffirms national resolve against aggression, terrorism
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COAS visits command & staff college Quetta, reaffirms national resolve against aggression, terrorism
RAWALPINDI, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday visited the Command and Staff College in Quetta, where he addressed student officers and faculty members, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering resolve to defend the country against all forms of aggression and terrorism. During his address, the COAS paid tribute to the martyrs of...
Pakistan, WFP to enhance climate-resilient efforts to combat malnutrition, food insecurity
ISLAMABAD, Friday, May 30, 2025 (WNP): The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to deepen cooperation on climate-resilient initiatives aimed at addressing malnutrition and food insecurity in the country’s most vulnerable regions. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, and WFP...
Sweden marks National Day, 75 years of diplomatic ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): The Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan celebrated Sweden’s National Day and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Pakistan with a reception at the Swedish Residence in Islamabad on Thursday. The event was attended by senior government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and members of the diplomatic corps, highlighting the depth...
Bleeding India with a thousand cuts: Pakistan’s asymmetric warfare doctrine
By Samra Khaksar ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): In the high-stakes theater of South Asian geopolitics, where nuclear arsenals, historical grievances, and territorial disputes intersect, Pakistan has developed a strategic approach that shifts the balance of power away from sheer military might and towards more sophisticated, indirect methods. This approach referred to as "Bleeding India with a thousand cuts...
Pakistan’s security forces eliminate Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan, KP: President, PM laud operations
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid glowing tributes to Pakistan’s armed forces for successfully eliminating terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed network "Fitna-al-Hindustan" in separate intelligence-based operations conducted in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, President Zardari commended the security forces for their bravery and professionalism in...