There are some dates we remember because history asks us to. Others remain with us because we can still remember exactly where we were when the world changed. September 11, 2001, is one of those days for me. I was living in Calgary, Canada, and working my morning shift at Nortel Networks. What began as an ordinary day suddenly became...
ECB Raises Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points to 2.5% Amid Inflation Risks.
The European Central Bank has raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, warning that inflation will remain above the 2% target for longer amid uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict.
9/11 25th Anniversary: Terrorism, Hate and Collective Blame Must Be Rejected
Dr Qari Muhammad Asim marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the victims and calling for an end to terrorism, anti-Muslim hatred and collective blame.
Robert Thorpe: The man who gave his life for Kashmir
In the troubled history of nineteenth-century Kashmir, few figures stand out with the moral courage and compassion of Lieut Robert Thorpe—a British traveler and writer who visited the Valley in the 1860s. It was an era in which the Kashmiri Muslims were reeling under the despotic rule of Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1857–1885), who assumed the throne after Maharaja Gulab Singh....
THE PRICE OF GEOPOLITICAL DIVERSIFICATION: THE ECONOMICS OF THE MIDDLE CORRIDOR.
Infrastructure Investment, Debt, Capacity Utilization and the Changing Commercial Geography of China–Europe Trade Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) Research Team Under the supervision of Muhammad Anwar Founder & Chairman, Trade Facilitation Network Executive Summary The Middle Corridor is evolving from a transport alternative into one of Eurasia’s most significant emerging infrastructure programmes. Across the countries connecting China and Europe, billions of...
Europe Records Sharp Drop in Asylum Applications as 332,000 Seek Protection in First Half of 2026
Asylum applications across EU+ countries fell 17% in the first half of 2026, with around 332,000 applications recorded, the lowest first-half figure since 2021.
Dr Asad Majeed Khan’s Diplomatic Services in Brussels Highlighted in Embassy’s ‘From the Archives’ Series
The Pakistan Embassy in Brussels has highlighted Dr Asad Majeed Khan’s diplomatic services during his tenure as ambassador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg.
TDAP Hosts High-Level Webinar to Explore Pakistan-Kazakhstan Agricultural Trade Potential.
TDAP organised a high-level webinar on Pakistan-Kazakhstan agricultural trade, highlighting market opportunities for Pakistani rice, olive oil and fresh fruits.
Former Anthropic Employee Warns AI Industry Is ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that the AI industry is taking dangerous risks, highlighting concerns over self-improving artificial intelligence and the race to develop increasingly powerful systems.
When Security Becomes the Language of Occupation: The case of Jammu & Kashmir.
An analysis of how securitisation in Jammu and Kashmir affects political participation, human rights, mobility, livelihoods and the everyday lives of Kashmiris.