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...
Pakistan reaffirms support for Iraq’s sovereignty as President Zardari holds talks with Iraqi leadership
BAGHDAD, Sunday, December 21, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to Iraq’s stability, prosperity, and democratic progress during high-level talks in Baghdad. The President met President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at the Baghdad Palace, where the two...
Iran welcomes Pakistani president’s flight, reaffirms commitment to stronger bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Sunday, December 21, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday welcomed the flight of President Asif Ali Zardari through Iranian airspace, describing it as a symbol of the deep-rooted friendship and mutual respect between Iran and Pakistan. In a statement, the Iranian envoy expressed appreciation for the goodwill message conveyed...
Pakistan, Iraq seek to expand trade, defence, people-to-people ties during Zardari–Sudani talks
BAGHDAD, Sunday, December 21, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday met Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Caretaker Prime Minister of Iraq, at the Government Palace in Baghdad, where the two leaders discussed practical measures to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance priority areas of mutual interest. President Zardari thanked the Iraqi government for the warm hospitality extended during his visit and...
Pakistan commissions PNS Khaibar in TĂĽrkiye, deepening naval, defence ties
ISTANBUL, Sunday, December 21, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Pakistan on Sunday commissioned its second MILGEM-class corvette, PNS Khaibar, at a ceremony held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, marking a major milestone in Pakistan–Türkiye defence cooperation and naval modernization. The ceremony was graced by President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as the chief guest, while Chief of the Naval Staff...