Pakistan’s automobile industry is entering a critical phase as policymakers prepare to introduce a new auto policy following the expiry of the 2021–2026 framework in June this year. While the sector has witnessed a revival in demand and expanded consumer choice, it remains heavily dependent on imported completely and semi-knockdown (CKD/SKD) kits — raising serious concerns about economic sustainability. Before...
Minimum Wage Increase in the UK to Benefit 2.7 Million Workers.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Around 2.7 million workers across the United Kingdom are set to receive a pay rise this week following an increase in the national minimum wage. The hourly wage for workers aged 21 and above has been raised by 50 pence to £12.71. For those aged between 18 and 20, wages have increased by 85 pence...
King Charles III to Undertake Official Visit to the United States in April 2026.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, are set to undertake an official visit to the United States in April 2026. The visit is being organized after extensive planning to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. Following the U.S. visit, the royal couple is also expected to travel to Bermuda. According to...
Brussels: Pakistan Embassy Announces Launch of ‘From the Archives’ Series to Highlight Services of Former Ambassadors.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels is set to launch a weekly series titled “From the Archives,” aimed at highlighting the diplomatic contributions of 23 former ambassadors who have served in the European Union and Belgium. According to embassy sources, the series will be published every Wednesday and will feature archival material and photographs to showcase...
UK anti-Muslim hate move is welcome but now the real work begins.
While we welcome the UK government’s definition of the hate Muslims face, it is only a first step – now we must tackle it, argues MP Afzal Khan. Earlier this month, the Labour government took the historic step of adopting a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility – seven years after the previous Conservative government committed to doing so. This definition was developed...
UK Defines Anti-Muslim Hatred in Landmark Move, But Implementation Now Key: MP Afzal Khan.
London, (Unib Rashid) – The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in addressing discrimination against Muslims, as the Labour government formally adopted a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility—marking a milestone in efforts to confront rising hate incidents across the country. According to British MP Afzal Khan, while the move is widely welcomed, it represents only the beginning of a...
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar was received by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan-China relations, the regional situation, and matters of mutual interest. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening...
Justice Deferred, Memory Unbroken: Remembering Jalil Andrabi.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice Washington, D.C,March 30, 2026 – Early this morning, I received a call from a longtime friend—his voice heavy with grief. He spoke of the life imprisonment of Mrs. Aasiya Andrabi and the decades-long sentences handed to Mrs. Sofi Fameeda and Mrs. Nahida Nasreen and then, almost instinctively, asked a question that...
Pakistan’s Cotton Sector Poised for Green Transformation Under Global Partnership.
Bremen, Germany (Unib Rashid) – In a significant development for sustainable agriculture and global textile supply chains, SAWiE Ecosystems and Bizpando AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the transition of Pakistan’s cotton sector towards a low-carbon, traceable, and internationally compliant model. The agreement was signed by Jasper Bhaumick and Fritz Böhmler during the 83rd ICAC Plenary...
Meeting Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with the European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren, at the European External Action Service. According to sources, the discussion focused on strengthening engagement between Pakistan and the European Union on human rights, enhancing cooperation at international forums, addressing...