The Hague, (Unib Rashid) __ Ms. Merlin Melles, Chief Executive Officer of Founders Carbon Network, called on Ambassador Syed Haider Shah at the Embassy of Pakistan in The Hague to discuss prospects for advancing bilateral economic engagement. During the meeting, both sides deliberated on a proposed high-level Dutch trade and investment delegation to Pakistan aimed at strengthening commercial linkages and...
Kashmir’s Locked Silence: From 1990 to the Present — Women, Children, and the Unending Vigil.
There are tragedies that arrive like tempests and depart with the season. And then there are those that settle upon a people like an interminable winter. The modern history of Kashmir, since 1990, belongs unmistakably to the latter. What began in 1990 as political unrest soon evolved into armed resistance and an expansive militarized response. The Valley was transformed into...
Pakistan’s Livestock: 15% of National GDP, Less Than 1% in Budget.
Pakistan’s livestock sector is a cornerstone of the national economy, producing annually 70 million tonnes of milk, 6.5 million tonnes of meat, over 2.2 billion poultry birds, 25 billion eggs, and other by-products, while supporting the livelihoods of over 70 million people directly or indirectly. Despite this massive contribution, the sector remains severely underfunded in public budgets. This meter allocation...
‘How can Britain build peace for Palestinians without owning its own past?’
Amid geopolitical turmoil, Britain positions itself as a champion of international law and the rules-based global order. We have criticised U.S. threats to sovereign territory while expressing support for peace efforts in Gaza. Yet our claims to legal and moral authority ring hollow without a formal acknowledgement and apology for our own role in creating the Palestinian crisis. Before lecturing...
Pakistani Professionals Hold Key Virtual Meeting with Federal IT Secretary and P@SHA in Switzerland.
Switzerland,(Imran Mazamil) __ Under the auspices of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, Pakistani professionals in Switzerland held a significant virtual meeting with Federal IT Secretary Zarrar Hasham Khan and representatives of P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association) to discuss avenues for strengthening technology and digital collaboration. The meeting was formally inaugurated by Ambassador Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, who...
From Promises to Practice:Social Justice and the Test of Credibility at the UN.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 12, 2026 The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSD) concluded at United Nations Headquarters in New York with a theme both ambitious and timely: “Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies.” In a world fractured by war, economic inequality, climate instability, and...
Agriculture Key to Pakistan’s Economic Stability, Says Cotton Expert.
Brussels/Lahore,(Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s economic stability depends on revitalizing its agriculture sector, particularly cotton, according to agricultural expert Dr. Javed Hassan. In a recent statement, Dr. Hassan emphasized that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved through short-term measures such as loans or temporary relief packages. Instead, he argued, real stability lies in increasing domestic production and boosting exports through agriculture-led...
German Embassy Supports Renovation of Science Labs and Libraries at SOS Children’s Village School Lahore.
Lahore, (TW News) — The renovation of science laboratories and boys’ and girls’ libraries at SOS Children’s Village School in Lahore has been successfully completed with financial support from the Embassy of Germany, marking a significant step toward strengthening educational infrastructure and learning opportunities for students. The Ambassador of Germany attended the inauguration ceremony and was warmly received by the...
Japan and Pakistan Deepen Industrial Ties at 2026 Business Seminar in Islamabad.
Islamabad, (TW News) — His Excellency Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Pakistan, hosted the “Japan-Pakistan Business Seminar 2026” at a local hotel in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from both countries to advance bilateral economic cooperation. The seminar was attended by approximately 100 participants, including H.E. Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime...
Passenger Car Sales Jump 57% to 18,602 Units in January as Auto Sector Rebounds.
KARACHI, (TW News): Pakistan’s passenger car sales surged by 57 per cent year-on-year to 18,602 units in January, signalling a strong recovery in the country’s auto industry. During the first seven months of FY26 (July–January), total passenger car sales reached 84,512 units, reflecting a 45 per cent increase compared to 58,385 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Auto...