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...
Australia enforces world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s
CANBERRA, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (WNP): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday hailed the enforcement of a landmark law banning social media accounts for children under the age of 16, calling it “a proud day to be prime minister of Australia.” The world-first legislation, which came into effect today, requires major digital platforms — including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X,...
China’s PLA Navy Hospital Ship provides medical aid in Jamaica as part of ‘Mission Harmony 2025’
BEIJING, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (WNP): The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced that the PLA Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road has arrived in Jamaica on a goodwill visit, offering medical assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. The arrival on December 4 marks a key stop in the vessel’s ongoing Mission Harmony 2025 humanitarian deployment. During its stay,...
Pakistan, Indonesia pledge stronger trade, expanded sectoral cooperation, and deeper coordination on global issues
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (WNP): In a powerful show of diplomatic warmth and shared vision, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to elevate Pakistan–Indonesia relations through stronger trade, wider sectoral partnerships, and closer coordination on pressing regional and global issues — including the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Speaking at a joint...
Pakistan welcomes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto with full state honours
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan accorded a ceremonial welcome to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto as he arrived at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday for high-level talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, marking a significant milestone in the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz received President Subianto...
Pakistan honours Indonesian president with Nishan-e-Pakistan as both nations chart new era of strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civil award, on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo during a special investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr. In a landmark moment for Pakistan–Indonesia relations, the ceremony drew an exceptional turnout of national leadership and military brass, including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman...
Qatar–Pakistan brotherhood celebrated as PM Shehbaz hails Doha’s global leadership on National Day
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday joined Qatar’s National Day celebrations in Islamabad, emphasizing the deep-rooted and ever-growing fraternal ties between the two nations. Addressing the ceremony, he congratulated His Highness the Amir of Qatar, the government, and the people of Qatar, calling the occasion a celebration of unity, leadership, and shared...
Massive flooding hits Jeddah after extreme rainfall in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Province.
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Pakistan, Indonesia vow stronger defence cooperation as Field Marshal Asim Munir meets President Prabowo Subianto
RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (WNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), held an important meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Islamabad on Tuesday, reaffirming the deep-rooted defence partnership between Pakistan and Indonesia. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussions focused on matters of...
UAE envoy highlights shared vision, strong bilateral ties at 54th National Day celebration
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 8, 2025 (WNP): The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Zaabi, underscored the deep-rooted friendship and expanding strategic partnership between the two nations as he addressed a distinguished gathering in Islamabad to mark the UAE’s 54th National Day. Welcoming Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, senior officials, diplomats, and dignitaries, the...