Pakistan, Libya pledge to strengthen defence cooperation during COAS visit to Libya
TRIPOLI, Thursday, December 18, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Thursday held high-level meetings with senior Libyan military leadership as part of his official visit to Libya, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation. During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir called on...
Australian PM hails Bondi Beach rescuer as national hero during hospital visit
SYDNEY, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (WNP): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday visited the St George Hospital to meet Ahmed, the man credited with confronting and disarming a terrorist during a violent incident at Bondi Beach, praising his courage as an example of the nation’s finest values. Addressing Ahmed during the visit, the Prime Minister described him as “an...
Storm threat grows across Pacific Northwest as new system targets Washington
WASHINGTON, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): Another powerful storm system is advancing toward the U.S. Pacific Northwest, raising fresh concerns over flooding, landslides, and infrastructure disruption across Washington and surrounding areas, according to local authorities and weather forecasters. Footage circulating from Washington on Saturday evening shows heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rising water levels in low-lying areas, as communities brace...
Sumatra in mourning: Death toll nears 1,000 as Indonesia faces one of its deadliest disasters
JAKARTA, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): Indonesia is grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis as the death toll from the devastating disaster in Sumatra has climbed to 990, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency. Authorities said more than 220 people remain missing, raising fears that the casualty figure could rise further as search and rescue operations continue in severely...
China marks National Memorial Day, honors victims of 1937 Nanjing Massacre
BEIJING, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): China on Saturday observed its National Memorial Day to honor the victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, reaffirming its commitment to remembrance, peace, and the pursuit of a better future. Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson and Director-General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy, Mao Ning, said December 13...
Field Marshal Asim Munir reviews combat readiness at Gujranwala, Sialkot Garrisons
RAWALPINDI, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), visited the Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons on Saturday to review operational preparedness and assess ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening combat readiness. During the visit, the Field Marshal was briefed by formation commanders on the security...
Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Workshop calls for harnessing blue economy, strengthening maritime sectors
RAWALPINDI, Friday, December 12, 2025 (WNP): The eighth edition of the Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEC-8) concluded on Friday at the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore, bringing together national leaders, experts and stakeholders to deliberate on Pakistan’s maritime potential and emerging regional challenges. Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. In...