While we welcome the UK government’s definition of the hate Muslims face, it is only a first step – now we must tackle it, argues MP Afzal Khan. Earlier this month, the Labour government took the historic step of adopting a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility – seven years after the previous Conservative government committed to doing so. This definition was developed...

UK Defines Anti-Muslim Hatred in Landmark Move, But Implementation Now Key: MP Afzal Khan.
London, (Unib Rashid) – The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in addressing discrimination against Muslims, as the Labour government formally adopted a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility—marking a milestone in efforts to confront rising hate incidents across the country. According to British MP Afzal Khan, while the move is widely welcomed, it represents only the beginning of a...

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar was received by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan-China relations, the regional situation, and matters of mutual interest. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening...

Justice Deferred, Memory Unbroken: Remembering Jalil Andrabi.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice Washington, D.C,March 30, 2026 – Early this morning, I received a call from a longtime friend—his voice heavy with grief. He spoke of the life imprisonment of Mrs. Aasiya Andrabi and the decades-long sentences handed to Mrs. Sofi Fameeda and Mrs. Nahida Nasreen and then, almost instinctively, asked a question that...

Pakistan’s Cotton Sector Poised for Green Transformation Under Global Partnership.
Bremen, Germany (Unib Rashid) – In a significant development for sustainable agriculture and global textile supply chains, SAWiE Ecosystems and Bizpando AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the transition of Pakistan’s cotton sector towards a low-carbon, traceable, and internationally compliant model. The agreement was signed by Jasper Bhaumick and Fritz Böhmler during the 83rd ICAC Plenary...

Meeting Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with the European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren, at the European External Action Service. According to sources, the discussion focused on strengthening engagement between Pakistan and the European Union on human rights, enhancing cooperation at international forums, addressing...

European Council President António Costa Contacts PM Shehbaz Sharif, Supports Pakistan’s Role for Peace in the Middle East.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – President of the European Council, António Costa, has expressed his best wishes for the success of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts regarding the Middle East situation. He conveyed these sentiments during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. António Costa stated that he spoke with the Prime Minister to hear Pakistan’s assessment of the ongoing...

Sikh Community Holds Side Event in Geneva, Raises Allegations of Human Rights Violations in India.
Geneva, (Younas Khan) – During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Sikh community organized a side event aimed at highlighting alleged human rights violations against Sikhs in India, as well as incidents of targeting and killings of Sikhs abroad. The event also drew attention to the treatment of Sikh leaders imprisoned in India,...

“No Kings day” in America.Massive protest against President Trump and other warmongers.
"No Kings day" in America.Massive protest against President Trump and other warmongers. pic.twitter.com/ilgLcngbjW — tarkeen-e -watan (@ETarkeen) March 29, 2026

NUST Emerges as Pakistan’s Top Performer in QS Subject Rankings 2026.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has reinforced its status as Pakistan’s leading university in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving significant progress across multiple disciplines. A major highlight of this year’s rankings is NUST’s impressive performance in Computer Science, where it climbed 50 positions globally—from 164th in 2025 to...
