Xi Jinping promotes two senior PLA commanders to rank of general
BEIJING, December 22, 2025 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his capacity as Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Monday presided over a promotion ceremony in Beijing, conferring the rank of general on two senior officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The officers promoted to China’s highest active-service military rank were Yang Zhibin, Commander of the PLA...
PM announces cash awards for Pakistan Under-19 Asia Cup champions, praises historic triumph
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 22, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a cash award of Rs10 million for each player of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team in recognition of their emphatic victory in the Asia Cup, describing the triumph as a moment of immense national pride. The prime minister hosted a special luncheon in honour of the victorious...
President Zardari arrives in Najaf, meets governor; set to visit holy shrines in Najaf, Karbala
NAJAF, Monday, December 22, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in the holy city of Najaf on Monday as part of his official visit to Iraq, where he was received by Najaf Governor Yousuf Makki Kanawi. Upon arrival at Najaf International Airport, the President held a brief meeting with the Governor, during which matters of mutual interest and bilateral...
Saudi defense minister awards King Abdulaziz Medal to Pakistan’s COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir for strengthening bilateral ties
RIYADH, Sunday, December 21, 2025 (WNP): Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Khalid bin Salman, on Sunday presented Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, with the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, recognizing his distinguished efforts in enhancing Saudi-Pakistani cooperation and advancing bilateral relations. The award was conferred upon the directive of the Custodian of the Two...