ILO, TMA and PRGMEA sign MoUs to improve workplace practices in the textile and apparel sector and support more competitive, responsible supply chains. KARACHI, (TW News) – Pakistan’s textile and apparel enterprises will gain stronger support to improve labour standards, strengthen workplace practices, and remain competitive in global supply chains. The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Employers’...
From Hormuz to Kashmir: The Case for Courageous Diplomacy.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairman : World Forum for Peace & Justice April 8, 2026 The world breathed a collective sigh of relief when a potentially catastrophic confrontation in the Gulf was paused at the eleventh hour. Hundreds of millions across Iran and neighboring states were spared the horrors of imminent conflict, and billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure and human...
Austrian Chancellor Stocker thanks Pakistan for mediation.
Austria,Vienna (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – Vienna The two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has also received a positive response in Austria. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) told X that this was “an important step towards reducing tensions in an extremely tense situation”. Austrian Chancellor Stocker thanked Pakistan for the mediation. “This is opening the window of diplomacy a little...
Israeli Attack During Belgian Foreign Minister’s Visit to Lebanon; Belgian FM in Deep Shock.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Israeli forces carried out a major strike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Wednesday, coinciding with the presence of Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in the country. The attack reportedly occurred just a few hundred meters from the Belgian embassy. At the time of the strike, Prévot was meeting with Lebanese leadership. Reacting to the incident, he...
Brussels: Pakistani Ambassador Meets EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi received BWegter, EU Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism, at the chancery in Brussels, Belgium, and Luxembourg. During the meeting, both sides discussed assessments of regional counter-terrorism threats and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union in the field of counter-terrorism.
A Masterstroke in Diplomacy: Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir Secure Global Ceasefire.
In an increasingly polarized and conflict-prone global environment—where tensions between major powers, regional conflicts, and shifting alliances have created an atmosphere of uncertainty—even a temporary pause in hostilities carries immense strategic and humanitarian value. The recent development, whereby Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire following sustained diplomatic engagement, represents far more than a routine political gesture; it is...
Global Leaders Welcome Iran–US Ceasefire, Appreciate Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Following statements from top European Union institutions, a group of world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have issued a joint statement...
Pakistan Welcomes Iran–U.S. Ceasefire and Announces ‘Islamabad Talks’ to Advance Lasting Peace.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has warmly welcomed the agreement between the United States and the Iran, along with their respective partners, to implement an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across the Middle East, including in Lebanon. In a statement shared publicly, Prime Minister Sharif expressed profound appreciation for the leadership of both countries...
Pakistan’s Mediation Succeeds as European Leaders Welcome US–Iran Ceasefire.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — European leadership has strongly welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan, expressing hope that it will lead to lasting peace in the region. In this regard, President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja...
WHO, Pakistan celebrate how medical science saves and protects millions of lives each year.
Secretary Health Muhammad Aslam Ghauri: “In the age after the constitution of the World Health Organization, science has made it possible to cure deadly diseases. Trusting and following medical science is not an option. Our future, and the future of our families depend on that.” Islamabad, (TW News) – Pakistan– The World Health Organization (WHO) and Pakistan’ Ministry of National Health...