ISLAMABAD, (TW NEWS) — Nearly one in 16 internet-using children aged 12 to 17 in Pakistan experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse over a single year, equivalent to approximately 1.5 million children, according to new research by UNICEF Innocenti, ECPAT International and INTERPOL, funded by Safe Online. The findings are contained in a report titled...
EU Foreign Policy Gets New Leadership as Kajsa Ollongren Named EEAS Secretary-General.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), bringing extensive experience in European foreign policy, security and government to one of the European Union’s key diplomatic institutions. Ollongren previously served as the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights. She has also held several senior positions in the Dutch...
EU Proposes One Ticket, Full Rights to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier Across Europe.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Travelling by train across Europe could soon become simpler, more transparent and better protected for passengers as the European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at making journey planning and ticket booking easier, particularly for cross-border trips involving multiple rail operators. According to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, the three proposals are designed...
36 Terrorists Killed in Multiple Security Operations Across Balochistan: ISPR
BRUSSELS/RAWALPINDI, (Unib Rashid) – Security forces have killed 36 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted across several districts of Balochistan during the past 12 to 24 hours, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations were carried out in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi against militants described by the security forces as Indian-sponsored terrorists affiliated with Fitna...
Punjab’s Mobile Veterinary Hospitals and Laboratories: A Dream Finally Comes True.
The initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to introduce fully equipped Mobile Veterinary Hospitals and Mobile Veterinary Laboratories for livestock farmers is highly commendable and deserves appreciation at the national level. For those of us who have spent decades working in the veterinary and livestock sector, this initiative has a very special significance. This was a dream we...
The Gulf Airspace Crisis is Creating an Unexpected Aviation Opportunity for South Asia.
The U.S.–Iran conflict is disrupting established aviation corridors. For South Asian airlines, the question is no longer only how to manage the crisis—but how quickly they can respond to the traffic it is redistributing. War creates losses before it creates opportunities. The continuing U.S.–Iran conflict is disrupting airspace, extending flight paths, increasing operating costs and forcing airlines to reconsider some...
Noreen Sial Appeals for Justice and Protection Over Alleged Property Fraud.
To the Honorable State Authorities, NAB, Police, and All Relevant Law Enforcement Agencies I, Noreen Sial, submit this appeal with a heavy heart and in a state of deep apprehension, seeking justice, protection, and urgent intervention from the relevant authorities. I allege that individuals associated with *Gulf Alliance Builders and Bahria Enclave Islamabad—Mr. Irfan Alam, Mr. Waliullah, Mr. Majid Saleem,...
EU Awards €705 Million in Research Grants to 421 Early-Career Scientists.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Union has awarded €705 million in Starting Grants to 421 early-career researchers as part of its efforts to attract and support leading scientific talent in Europe. The grants, awarded by the European Research Council (ERC), will enable researchers at an early stage of their careers to pursue ambitious research projects, establish their own teams...
EU Suspends Brazilian Poultry, Beef Imports Over Health Compliance Concerns.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian poultry and beef, as well as eggs and honey, after raising concerns over whether Brazil is providing sufficient guarantees that its food products comply with EU health and safety standards. The European Commission announced the suspension on Thursday, saying it expects Brazil to provide assurances that its products...
Ryanair Cuts Winter Flights as High Fuel Prices Threaten Airline Profits.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Irish budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to reduce its winter flight schedule as it seeks to limit the impact of sharply rising fuel prices, warning that persistently high energy costs could lead to more expensive airfares next year. The airline said on Wednesday that it would operate fewer flights than originally planned during the winter...