Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice June 9, 2026 The annual report of the United Nations Security Council to the General Assembly is often viewed as a routine institutional document. Yet, hidden within its hundreds of pages are important indicators of the issues that continue to occupy the attention of the international community. The 2025 draft report,...
Brussels Councillor Muhammad Nasir Chaudhry Appointed Administrator of CE Tanneurs.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – 1000 Brussels City Councillor Muhammad Nasir Chaudhry has been appointed Administrator of the Centre d’Entreprises Tanneurs (CE Tanneurs), a key business support and enterprise development center in the Belgian capital. Announcing his appointment, Chaudhry said he was honored to receive the mandate from the Mayor of Brussels and described the new role as an opportunity to...
Pakistan Embassy Team Participates in Third Socovushen Mini Football Tournament in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The team from the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels participated in the Third Socovushen Mini Football Tournament, organized by the Azerbaijani community and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Belgium. According to the Embassy’s Information Wing, the tournament brought together diplomatic missions, international organizations, and community teams from across Europe, who took part in a series of...
Agricultural Nation or Agricultural Decline? The Question of Pakistan’s Cotton Devastation.
The decline of cotton production in Pakistan is not merely a shift in agricultural statistics; it represents the gradual collapse of an entire national economic structure. In 2004–2005, Pakistan produced 14.2 million bales of cotton, whereas in 2025–2026 this figure has dropped sharply to just 4.8 million bales. This is not a normal economic fluctuation but a structural crisis that...
Civilians Turned Into Human Shields: The Human Cost of Military Operations in Kashmir.
The conflict in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to produce painful stories that raise serious questions about human rights, civilian safety, and the conduct of military operations. A recent incident in Kulgam district has once again brought international attention to the suffering of ordinary Kashmiris who find themselves trapped between militarization and fear. According to reports, Indian troops...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on World Environment Day.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – On the occasion of World Environment Day, Pakistan joins the global community in reaffirming its unwavering commitment towards environmental protection of the planet. The preservation of our environment is a shared global responsibility. Only through collective efforts, effective international cooperation, and sustained commitment can we ensure an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient future. This year’s theme, “Climate...
Budget Proposals for SME Growth, Export Enhancement and Industrial Development.
Mashood Khan Director SMEDA said Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment, industrial output, and exports. However, SMEs continue to face several challenges that must be addressed in the upcoming budget to enhance competitiveness, increase exports, and support economic growth.
Producing Veterinary Graduates Without Clinical Competency — A Growing Educational Crisis in Pakistan.
Pakistan is currently producing veterinary graduates through nearly 20 institutions offering the five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program. On paper, this expansion appears to be a sign of progress in higher education. However, in reality, it has exposed a serious structural flaw in veterinary training: the inability of most institutions to produce clinically competent graduates with adequate hands-on...
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar Delivers Joint Statement on Islamophobia.
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – At the 35th session of UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice CCPCJ35, at the UN in Vienna. His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar delivered a Joint Statement on Islamophobia on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries. The Ambassador of Pakistan Expressed strong condemnation of Islamophobia, in all its forms and manifestations, while...
Kaja Kallas Awards EU Service Medals to Two Islamabad-Based Staff Members for 20 Years of Service.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has awarded service medals to two members of the European Union Delegation in Islamabad in recognition of their 20 years of dedicated service to the EU. According to a social media post shared by the EU Delegation to Pakistan, “Earlier this week, Kaja Kallas...