Pakistan, UAE leaders pledge to deepen strategic economic partnership, boost trade, investment
RAHIM YAR KHAN, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to elevating their longstanding brotherly ties into a robust, strategic economic partnership. The meeting took place at...
Pakistan reaffirms all-weather strategic partnership with China, backs one-China policy
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 29, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” with China during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. During the call, Ambassador Jiang conveyed seasonal greetings and best wishes for the New Year on behalf of Chinese Foreign...
Bilawal reaffirms drive for world-class health, education in every district
LARKANA, Monday, December 29, 2025 (WNP): Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday reiterated his vision of establishing world-class healthcare and educational institutions in every district, asserting that access to quality health and education is a fundamental right rather than a privilege. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) in...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reviews free critical care services for children, newborns in Larkana
LARKANA, Sunday, December 28, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday visited the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Larkana, where he reviewed critical care facilities for children and newborns and assessed the quality of free medical services being provided to patients. During the visit, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari toured neonatal and pediatric...
Trump hosts Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago as U.S. pushes for Ukraine war deal
FLORIDA, Sunday, December 28, 2025 (WNP): President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, signaling a renewed U.S. effort to broker an end to the nearly four-year-long war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump welcomed Zelenskyy outside the estate, where both leaders briefly addressed the media before heading into closed-door talks. Striking an...
Iran charts reform path amid pressures as President Pezeshkian details energy, economic, governance overhaul
TEHRAN, Saturday, December 27, 2025 (WNP): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined an ambitious reform agenda aimed at correcting deep structural imbalances in the country’s energy, economic and governance systems, asserting that Iran is steadily advancing despite sanctions, regional tensions and sustained external pressure. In a wide-ranging interview with Khamenei.ir, President Pezeshkian credited the Supreme Leader of the Islamic...
Pakistan Navy commissions new officers as Bahrain Naval Chief graces passing-out parade
RAWALPINDI, Saturday, December 27, 2025 (WNP): The Pakistan Navy marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of newly trained officers at the 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission (SSC) Passing-Out Parade held at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA), Karachi. The ceremony saw the passing out of 90 Midshipmen and 34 SSC officers, symbolising the induction of a new cohort...
Decisive yet restrained: Pakistan’s military response in May 2025 marks a defining moment
ISLAMABAD, Saturday, December 27, 2025 (WNP): The events of May 2025 have emerged as one of the most defining chapters in Pakistan’s contemporary security narrative, underscoring the country’s stated commitment to peace alongside its readiness to defend national sovereignty. During heightened tensions with India earlier this year, the Pakistan Armed Forces responded with a measured, decisive and resolute posture, aimed...