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...
Five Pakistani students to visit Japan Under JENESYS Exchange Programme focused on sustainability, disaster resilience
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 8, 2025 (WNP): Five Pakistani university students will travel to Japan later this month under the Japanese government’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) programme, aimed at promoting youth engagement, cultural exchange and mutual understanding across the Asia-Pacific region. The students are scheduled to visit Japan from December 16 to 23 as part...
PM Shehbaz hails UAE’s remarkable progress at 54th National Day celebration
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 8, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday delivered an inspiring address at the ceremony marking the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also celebrated as Eid Al Etihad, extending warm congratulations to the UAE leadership and people on their national occasion. Speaking to dignitaries, diplomats and distinguished guests, the Prime Minister...
Pakistan institutes historic tri-services command as COAS & CDF Asim Munir receives ‘Guard of Honour’ at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, Monday, December 8, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), was accorded a Tri-Services Guard of Honour at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday to mark the formal establishment of the newly instituted appointment of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence...
Pakistan welcomes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for first official visit
ISLAMABAD, Monday, December 8, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received Indonesian President H.E. Prabowo Subianto upon his arrival at Noor Khan Air Base on Monday, marking the start of his first official visit to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed President Subianto with high regard, describing the visit as an important step...
Dubai hosts African business, philanthropy leaders to boost innovation, global partnerships
DUBAI, Sunday, December 7, 2025 (WNP): Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Latifa MR Al Maktoum, hosted a high-level delegation of Africa’s leading business and philanthropic figures at Al Shindagha Museum, underscoring Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation, cultural exchange and humanitarian collaboration. The delegation was led by His Excellency Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the...
Security forces eliminate 12 terrorists in Kalat IBO targeting foreign-sponsored network
RAWALPINDI, Sunday, December 7, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Security forces on Saturday conducted a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat District, Balochistan, neutralizing 12 terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan, a network described as an India-sponsored proxy group, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The operation was launched following credible intelligence regarding the presence of the militants. During the engagement, security forces...