Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad following the completion of his diplomatic tenure in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Ambassador Al-Malki on the successful completion of his assignment and appreciated his...
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan to Austria hosted a grand National Day reception and Mango Festival.
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations Austria hosted a grand prestigious National Day reception and Mango Festival on wednesday, 26 August 2026, at the 17:00 hours Hotel Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, Schottenring 24, 1010 Vienna. The high-profile event drew around 250 distinguished guests, including foreign diplomats, UN officials, senior representatives...
The Cost of Negligence: When Maintenance Fails, Newborn Lives Are Lost.
The tragic fire in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, in which newborn babies lost their lives, has shaken the conscience of the entire nation. These were not ordinary patients who could run, call for help or protect themselves. They were newborn babies—fragile, innocent lives that had only just entered this world and were completely...
Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Gains Momentum as Ports Climb Global Rankings.
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,...