Ottawa, (TW News) — The High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa has reaffirmed its full support for initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Canada relations, following a high-level meeting focused on expanding sister city partnerships and advancing upcoming trade and cultural engagements. During the meeting, the Muhammad Saleem underscored the importance of aligning municipal-level collaborations with broader diplomatic objectives. He shared insights...
Pakistan Stuck in Political Economy Vicious Cycle of IMF Relief and Recurring Crises.
By Asad Ali Shah Pakistan continues to face a recurring economic pattern in which temporary financial relief is followed by renewed fiscal stress, raising questions about the country’s long-term reform trajectory. Each time Pakistan secures a bailout or debt rescheduling agreement from the International Monetary Fund, the immediate pressure on foreign reserves and fiscal balances eases. However, economists argue that...
Pakistan and 6 other fellow members hosts Iftar dinner at World Customs Organization.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Pakistan Customs Mission to the World Customs Organization (WCO) along with other 6 fellow countries hosted an Iftar dinner in honor of fellow customs representatives from various member countries based in Brussels. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to the World Customs Union, Asad Raza Rizvi, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and highlighted the...
Record Number of Journalists Killed in 2025; Two-Thirds of Deaths Attributed to Israel:CPJ Report.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported that 2025 marked the second consecutive year of record-breaking killings of journalists and media workers worldwide, with two-thirds of the deaths attributed to Israeli forces. According to CPJ’s latest annual report on the state of journalists globally, a total of 129 journalists and media workers were killed in...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets Senior European External Action Service Official Martin Bille Hermann.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Mr. Martin Bille Hermann, Managing Director for Multilateral Relations, Human Rights and Democracy at the European External Action Service. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues to further strengthen multilateral cooperation and enhance Pakistan–European Union engagement at various international forums. The discussion...
Meeting Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and EEAS Managing Director for the Americas Ambassador Pelayo Castro.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Pelayo Castro, Managing Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments and reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement to address shared challenges.
Bangladesh Grows, Pakistan Borrows: Lessons in Reserve Management.
In recent months, a striking comparison has emerged in South Asia. Two neighbouring countries — Pakistan and Bangladesh — both faced external sector pressure, dollar shortages, and IMF oversight. Yet the outcomes have been noticeably different. The contrast does not lie in geography, population, or resources; rather, it lies in governance, discipline, and policy consistency. During the interim government setup...
THE SEMANTICS OF ERASURE, HOW INDIA’S “MISSING PERSONS” STATISTICS, LAUNDER SYSTEMIC VIOLENCE IN KASHMIR
i.The Alchemy of Categorization: From Enforced Disappearance toAdministrative AbsenceThe Indian state’s strategic shift from documenting “enforceddisappearances” (a crime against humanity under international law) to“missing persons” (an administrative category implying voluntary absence orcriminal victimhood) represents a masterclass in bureaucratic violence.The Rajya Sabha data—7,151 “missing” in 2023 alone, with 4,190 remaininguntraced—obscures a deliberate epistemic operation. By reframing the8,000+ documented enforced disappearances since...
A delegation of Qatar Businessmen Association calls on the Prime Minister.
Doha, (Unib Rashid) __ A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman QBA, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during his official visit to Doha, earlier today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister appreciated the constructive role played by the Qatar Businessmen Association in strengthening...
Beyond Words:Reclaiming the Purpose of the Human Rights Council.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 23, 2026 The United Nations Commission on Human Rights held sixty-two sessions in Geneva until it was replaced in 2006 by the Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council is now holding its sixty-first session in Geneva, Switzerland under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, from...