London, (TW News) – Pakistani-origin legal professional Rizwan Sulehria has announced that he has been honoured with the International Business & Corporate Lawyer UK 2026 Award by the Association of European Attorneys (AEA), an organisation based in Berlin, Germany. Sharing the news of the recognition, Sulehria described the award as another proud moment in his professional journey. He highlighted his...

Diplomatic Insight Group Holds Talks with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the EU in Brussels
he Diplomatic Insight Group’s Pakistan and Europe teams met Pakistan’s Ambassador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Discussions covered Pakistan-EU relations, trade and investment, parliamentary diplomacy, and opportunities to strengthen cultural and academic cooperation.

Kashmir: Agricultural Lands of Activists Attached in Handwara Under UAPA
Agricultural lands belonging to activists in Handwara have reportedly been attached under India's UAPA, according to a statement by Altaf Hussain Wani. The reported action has raised concerns over property rights, livelihoods and civil liberties in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

TFN Delegation Participates in ADB’s Trade and Logistics Competitiveness Assessment Workshop in Islamabad.
Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) has called for integrated trade and logistics reforms to strengthen Pakistan’s export competitiveness at an Asian Development Bank workshop in Islamabad.
The network emphasised improved institutional coordination, digital connectivity, efficient cargo movement and measurable outcomes to reduce shipment costs and delays.

Federal Judicial Academy and UNICEF Launch Model Child Court to Advance
ISLAMABAD, (TW NEW) – Pakistan has taken an important step towards strengthening children’s access to justice with the inauguration of an Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) and Model Child Court at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) in Islamabad. The facility will provide a permanent, practical learning environment for judicial professionals, demonstrating how justice systems can better respond to children’s needs, rights,...

Field Marshal Asim Munir Visits Peshawar Corps Headquarters, Reviews Security Situation
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar Corps Headquarters on October 23, 2026, to review the security situation, counterterrorism operations and border management measures. He praised the professionalism of troops and stressed continued vigilance and operational readiness.

Kashmir between Realpolitik and International Law: The Unfulfilled Promise of 1947
The Kashmir dispute highlights the gap between international legal principles and geopolitical realities, raising questions about self-determination, international commitments and global accountability. This analysis examines why the promise associated with 1947 remains unfulfilled and why a peaceful, politically legitimate solution is essential for regional stability.

Two Pakistans: Dual Nationality and Civil Service — No Sacred Cows, No Selective Accountability
Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik questions reports that key occupational groups in Pakistan’s civil service may have been excluded from a foreign nationality declaration exercise. He calls for publication of the original memorandum, a clear legal justification for exemptions and equal accountability across public institutions.

Protests in Austria against budget cuts for universities
Thousands of students and university staff are protesting university budget cuts in Vienna, Austria. The Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) warns that reduced funding could affect course availability, student support services and working conditions.

Pakistan Must Act Now to Avoid Missing the AI Revolution, Says Dr Umar Saif
Former caretaker IT minister Dr Umar Saif has warned that Pakistan could miss the artificial intelligence revolution. He cited 640 funded AI companies in India compared with just four in Pakistan.
