President Zardari invites Qatari investment as Pakistan, Qatar pledge to deepen economic, diplomatic ties
DOHA, Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Tuesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Doha, where both leaders discussed ways to further expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment sectors. During the meeting, President Zardari invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s...
Pakistan, Iran to boost agri cooperation as both eye $10 billion trade target
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and Iran have agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, food security, and trade, with both sides reaffirming their resolve to achieve the ambitious goal of $10 billion in bilateral trade, a move aimed at strengthening regional economic integration and ensuring food stability. During a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam,...
Pakistan, Iran ink landmark media cooperation agreements to boost broadcasting, film, & cultural exchange
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (WNP): Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in broadcasting, film production, media regulation, and cultural exchange, marking a major milestone in bilateral relations between the two brotherly nations. The signing ceremony in Islamabad brought together senior officials from both sides, including Federal...
Uzbekistan Airways doubles Pakistan flights to boost regional connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Monday, November 3, 2025 (WNP): Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has announced a major expansion of its flight operations to Pakistan, doubling its weekly flights from two to four to meet growing passenger demand. Under the new schedule, effective October 28, 2025, the airline now operates two weekly flights on the Tashkent–Islamabad–Tashkent route (Tuesdays...
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth engages Asian defense leaders, reaffirms ‘peace through strength’ vision in Indo-Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a series of high-level meetings with defense leaders from across Asia on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+), reaffirming Washington’s commitment to regional stability and its “peace through strength” strategy in the Indo-Pacific. In one of the most closely watched engagements,...
PM Carney says Canada–China relations at a ‘turning point’ after first leaders’ meeting in eight years
BUSAN, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is at a “turning point” in its relationship with China, following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit — the first official engagement between the two countries’ leaders in eight years. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Carney described the...
Canada, China commit to renewing ties as PM Carney, President Xi hold landmark meeting at APEC Summit
BUSAN, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, in what both leaders described as a turning point in the bilateral relationship between Canada and China. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Carney said the two sides had agreed to renew their relationship...
Samarkand makes history as UNESCO holds 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time
Uzbekistan’s cultural revival and leadership in global heritage, education, and science take center stage SAMARKAND, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): The ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand has made history by hosting the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) — the first time in the organization’s 40-year history that its...
Trump urges Republicans to end filibuster after Asia trip, praises trade gains, warns of Democratic agenda
WASHINGTON, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Returning from a week-long visit to Asia, U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday said his meetings with regional leaders had reaffirmed America’s global standing and produced “great trade deals,” but he used the occasion to press Republican lawmakers to adopt bold parliamentary measures at home. In a wide-ranging statement recounting talks with leaders...