Brussels/Karachi, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s maritime sector has strengthened its position on the global stage, with Karachi Port and Port Qasim recording significant improvements in the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). Karachi Port climbed 30 places to rank 69th globally, marking a notable improvement in operational performance and efficiency. Meanwhile, Port Qasim advanced to 56th position, further...
Double-Landlocked to Eurasian Transit Hub: How Uzbekistan Is Rewriting the Economics of Geography.
TFN Research & Policy Analysis Uzbekistan’s freight traffic with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation reached approximately 33.5 million tonnes in 2025, around 40 percent—or about 9 million tonnes—higher than five years earlier. The headline is significant. But the more important story lies behind the number. Uzbekistan is one of only two double-landlocked countries in the world. Every shipment seeking...
When Sparks Ignite the Youth: Lessons from History We Cannot Afford to Forget.
The Pakistan Army is not merely an institution; it is one of the most important pillars of Pakistan’s national defence and security. For decades, its officers and soldiers have stood at the frontiers of the country, faced grave threats and made the ultimate sacrifices for the motherland. Thousands of Pakistani families have lost their sons in the service of the...
Gaza’s Children’s Kites Become Security Concern Amid Ongoing Conflict.
Brussels/Gaza, (Unib Rashid) – A traditional childhood pastime in Gaza has become the focus of renewed security concerns after several kites flew from the besieged territory into southern Israel over the weekend. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to respond “immediately and forcefully” to future kite launches, warning that those involved could face severe action. Prime Minister Benjamin...
When Knowledge Moves Faster Than University Degrees.
Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities and a global benchmark for excellence in higher education, research and scholarship, has given us a thought-provoking reason to examine the real value of a university degree in today’s rapidly changing world. Harvard has produced an extraordinary number of Nobel laureates and generations of leading scholars, and its research has influenced...
Pakistan Embassy in Brussels Expresses Condolences to EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has expressed its heartfelt condolences to European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas following the death of her father, former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas. In a message of condolence, the Embassy conveyed its sympathies to Kaja Kallas and her family during this difficult time....
Record 9,155 Students Running Their Own Businesses in Belgium.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – A record 9,155 students in Belgium are currently combining their studies with running their own businesses, according to entrepreneurs’ organisation Unizo. The number of self-employed students has risen by 5 per cent over the past year, fully reversing a decline recorded in previous years, Unizo said. Frank Socquet, director of Unizo’s study service, welcomed the development,...
Ghent-Based Bio Inx Bio-Ink Used to 3D-Print Medical Implants in Space.
GHENT, (Unib Rashid) – A bio-ink developed by Ghent-based biomaterials company Bio Inx has been successfully used for the first time to 3D-print medical devices aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step forward in the development of advanced biomedical manufacturing in space. The 3D printer, developed by US-based Auxilium Biotechnologies, produced nerve repair implants using Bio Inx’s...
European Commission, 15 Countries Reject Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan, Reaffirm Support for Two-State Solution.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – The European Commission and 15 countries have rejected Israel’s proposed E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank as unacceptable, while reaffirming their commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The European Commission, along with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria and Greece,...
US Ambassador’s Statement on Kashmir Is Contrary to Facts, Says KCEU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of the Kashmir Council Europe –KCEU, Ali Raza Syed, has expressed deep concern over a statement by Sergio Gor, the U.S. Ambassador to India, in which he described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India.” In a statement, Ali Raza Syed said that by making this statement, the US Ambassador had overlooked the...