July 8, 2016 remains a date etched in memory. Burhan-ud-Din Muzaffar Wani, only 21, died in Kokernag. He was laid to rest in Tral, yet his presence did not fade. Ten years later, his name still stirs debate, emotion and reflection far beyond Kashmir. Burhan Wani altered the grammar of resistance. He did not follow the old script. He chose...
‘From the Archives’ Series: Embassy of Pakistan Brussels Pays Tribute to Ambassador Shaukat Umar’s Diplomatic Legacy
Brussels, (Unib Rashid): The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has published another feature in its “From the Archives” series, highlighting the distinguished diplomatic career of former Ambassador Shaukat Umar, who served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg from July 2001 to August 2002. Drawing on its archival records, the Embassy noted that Ambassador Umar represented Pakistan...
KC-EU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed pays a great tribute to Shaheed Burhan Wani.
Brussles, (Unib Rashid) – Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU)’s Chairman Mr Ali Raza Syed has paid a glowing tribute to the great Martyr Burhan Muzaffar Wani as saying Wani has sacrificed his blood to sustain the freedom movement. In in a meeting organized by Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) in Brussels in connection with martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani, chair of the council Ali Raza...
Kashmir’s 9,765 Missing Women and Girls Demand International Attention.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice July 8, 2026 Nearly 10,000 women and girls have reportedly disappeared from Jammu and Kashmir since 2019. According to figures presented by Ajay Kumar, India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs in Parliament, 9,765 females—including 1,148 girls under the age of 18—have been reported missing. If these numbers are accurate, they...
EU Imposes €3 Customs Duty on Every Online Purchase from Outside the Bloc
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Online shoppers in the European Union are being urged to take note of new import rules, as a €3 temporary customs duty will now apply to low-value goods purchased from outside the EU. According to the European Commission, the measure is part of the EU’s broader effort to strengthen consumer protection and ensure fair competition within...
Europol Global Anti-Trafficking Operation Leads to Over 1,000 Arrests, More Than 2,000 Victims Identified.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European law enforcement agency, Europol, has announced that more than 1,000 suspects were arrested during the global anti-human trafficking operation “Global Chain”, conducted in cooperation with law enforcement authorities from 59 countries and international partners. The coordinated operation targeted criminal networks involved in sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced criminality, and forced begging. According to Europol,...
The Indus is Not Just a Treaty—It Is Pakistan’s Lifeline: Why Civil Society Must Join the Battle for Water
When India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 in the aftermath of the April 2025 Pahalgam incident and the subsequent military exchanges of Operation Sindoor, it did something far more dangerous than another round of border posturing. It turned water—the most elemental source of life for more than 240 million Pakistanis—into a weapon of war....
The Silencing of Kashmiri Cultural Identity:Language, Music and Memory Under Occupation
On 5 August 2025, the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, police officers in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir raided bookshops across the Valley and seized 25 books. Among the forfeited titles were works by Arundhati Roy, A.G. Noorani and Anuradha Bhasin, scholars and journalists whose writing had documented Kashmir’s history from perspectives the state finds inconvenient. The J&K...
Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority Welcomes Historic Seafood Export Milestone.
Brussels/Karachi,(Unib Rashid) – Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority, Asim Abrar, has hailed Pakistan’s achievement of US$568 million in seafood exports during FY 2025–26 as a historic milestone for the country’s fisheries sector. In his statement, Asim Abrar said: “The record seafood exports of US$568 million reflect the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our fishermen, exporters, processors,...
The Silent Siege of Mental Health Crisis Among Young Women in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, protracted conflict has inflicted profound and enduring psychological wounds, particularly upon young women and adolescent girls. In Kashmir, women have been intimately involved in the conflict and continue to be victims of the continuous cycle of violence and abuse. As women and members of the community, they face psychological and physical abuse, displacement and disillusionment...