Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – To observe Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (5 August), the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels inaugurated a week-long photo exhibition on 31 July 2026 to highlight the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people. The exhibition presents a compelling visual account of the hardships endured by...
Violence in AJK is Condemnable; the Issue Be Resolved Peacefully, Says Chairman of KCEU Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), Ali Raza Syed, has stated that violence and the loss of human lives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are deeply regrettable and condemnable, and that the current situation should be resolved through peaceful means. In a statement, he expressed deep concern over the recent unfortunate incidents that have occurred...
Digital Scam Centres Emerge as New Global Human Trafficking Threat; EU Proposes Fresh Sanctions Against Criminal Networks
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has warned that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting victims through digital scam centres, forcing them into cyber-enabled fraud and other illicit activities. The EU says its proposed new sanctions regime aims to disrupt the criminal organizations behind these operations while strengthening protection and support for victims. According to the EU, transnational organized crime...
Concession in New Delhi, Permanent Siege in Kashmir.
When the Indian state deployed steel barricades, heavy water cannons, tear gas, and brutal baton charges against young citizens protesting systemic paper leaks at Jantar Mantar, it exposed a deeply authoritarian face to the world. For weeks, young students and activists faced the full power of the police force. They were beaten on the streets, dragged into police vans, and...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Pakistan-Kuwait Strategic Partnership During Meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister.
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding brotherly relationship with Kuwait, as he received the State of Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for high-level talks in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with the...
Azad Jammu & Kashmir at a Crossroads: Governance, Development and Public Confidence.
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) is passing through an important and challenging phase that requires careful reflection by policymakers, institutions and society. Developments and public concerns emerging from Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh and other areas highlight the need to look beyond immediate events and examine the deeper issues of governance, economic opportunity, institutional effectiveness and public confidence. In...
The People of AJK Deserve Peace, Justice and Dignity.
Washingotn, DC (TW NEWS) – The Kashmir Diaspora of Washington metropolitan area expressing its profound grief and deep concern over the recent tragic events in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, particularly the reported loss of innocent lives and injuries in Rawalakot. They extend their sincere condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those who have been...
Saving the Kashmir Cause Begins with Justice in Azad Kashmir.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice July 28, 2026 The tragic killing of more than a dozen civilians in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, has left Kashmiris across the world grieving and searching for answers. No political objective, however noble, can justify the loss of innocent lives. If, as widely reported, these civilians were participating in peaceful protests, then...
Journalism Under Siege: The Erosion of Press Freedom in IIOJK.
As the world marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993, the plight of journalists in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir remained largely overlooked. The territory remains one of the most dangerous and restricted places in the world for media professionals, where intimidation, surveillance, and the consistent threat of reprisals...
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan Backs PHDEC Roadmap to Boost Pakistan’s Horticulture Exports.
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan’s horticulture sector into a major export-driven industry by endorsing the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company’s (PHDEC) strategic roadmap focused on innovation, value addition, and market expansion. Chairing a review meeting on PHDEC’s performance and future plans, the minister directed the...