Dubai’s future is built today, not tomorrow: UAE Deputy PM reaffirms vision of long-term leadership
ABU DHABI, Friday, December 12, 2025 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has reiterated Dubai’s enduring philosophy of shaping the future through foresight, innovation, and collective responsibility, emphasizing that progress is achieved by action taken today rather than by waiting for tomorrow. In a reflective message highlighting the UAE’s...
Pakistan, Türkiye pledge to deepen strategic cooperation across key sectors
ASHGABAT, Friday, December 12, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Türkiye across a wide range of sectors, including politics, energy, economy, defence, and investment. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of...
TIKA explores new avenues of collaboration with PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, December 11, 2025 (WNP): The Country Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Saliha Tuna, visited the Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi on Thursday to discuss enhanced cooperation in agriculture, capacity-building, and technology-driven development. During the meeting with the university’s leadership, the two sides exchanged views on strengthening academic and technical collaboration...
Indonesian president salutes Field Marshal Asim Munir in a remarkable display of respect
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, December 11, 2025 (WNP): President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on Thursday saluted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), during their interaction in an extraordinary gesture reflecting the deep respect Pakistan’s military leadership commands on the global stage. The moment, captured during the Indonesian president’s official visit to Pakistan,...
Trailblazer Arjumand Khan shatters stereotypes, wins gold in weightlifting at 35th National Games
By Abida Khan KARACHI, Thursday, December 11, 2025 (WNP): Arjumand Khan, in a powerful display of determination, athletic excellence, and quiet defiance against deeply rooted gender stereotypes, has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most inspiring young sportswomen after clinching the gold medal in weightlifting at the 35th National Games 2025. Representing the Pakistan Army, Arjumand secured the top position in her...
FGCM sentenced former Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment
RAWALPINDI, Thursday, December 11, 2025 (WNP): The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday announced that a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple charges under the Pakistan Army Act. According to ISPR, proceedings against the former senior military officer began on August 12,...
Educational collaboration boost: TİKA, University of Peshawar discuss joint research, capacity-building initiatives
PESHAWAR, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (WNP): The Country Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Saliha Tuna, visited the University of Peshawar on Wednesday, holding productive discussions for expanding educational and research collaboration between Türkiye and Pakistan. During the visit, Tuna met university officials, faculty members, and academic representatives to review opportunities for joint initiatives across key sectors....
U.S. approves $1.25 billion EXIM financing to develop Reko Diq critical minerals, boosting Pakistan–U.S. economic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (WNP): The United States has approved a landmark $1.25 billion financing package to advance the development of critical minerals at Pakistan’s Reko Diq site, the U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Chargé d’Affaires, Natalie A. Baker, announced on Wednesday. In a video message posted on X, Baker said the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) had cleared the financing for...