A highly contentious—and deeply troubling—debate is currently unfolding in Pakistan: whether para-veterinary personnel, particularly those holding Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD) certificates, should be registered through the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. This is not a routine administrative adjustment, nor a benign policy refinement; it is, in essence, an attempt that many in the profession view as a “Attempt to Hijack PVMC...
EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine and 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has formally approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine along with its 20th sanctions package against Russia. Both measures had previously been blocked by Hungary. However, EU ambassadors had already given their approval on Wednesday. Following this, a written procedure was initiated to finalize the decision-making process, with a deadline set for Thursday...
The Pahalgam Pretext: India’s Reckless Escalation and Pakistan’s Emergence as a Regional Stabilizer.
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, marks a critical escalation point in South Asian tensions. India’s immediate attribution to Pakistan, without presenting verifiable evidence, has drawn scrutiny from regional analysts questioning inconsistencies in the narrative. Rather than restraint, New Delhi’s response adopted a confrontational posture, intensifying regional instability and raising serious concerns about escalation risks in a nuclearized environment....
PM Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Key Meeting, Major Steps Taken to Prevent Energy Crisis.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on energy security, emphasizing that the energy sector has now become a central component of the country’s long-term national planning. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated that due to timely measures and efficient energy management amid the current regional situation, Pakistan has remained protected from any major...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Healthcare Crisis: A Flood of Degrees, A Drought of Jobs.
The figures are stark enough to speak for themselves, yet troubling enough to demand deeper reflection. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government’s announcement to fill around 2,500 positions in the healthcare sector—comprising 1,425 medical officers, 250 dental surgeons, and 764 nurses—has drawn an overwhelming response of approximately 125,000 applicants. This translates into nearly 50 candidates competing for a single position...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets AFET Chair David McAllister
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament. During the meeting at the European Parliament, both sides discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and deepen trade relations between Pakistan and the European Union. The discussion...
FAO supports sustainable natural resource management in mountain areas of Pakistan.
Sudhnoti, (TW News) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Department of Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, convened a stakeholder consultation today under the project “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Mountain Areas”. The event brought together government officials, technical experts, and community representatives to discuss environmental hazards, vulnerabilities, and...
WKAF Amplifies Call for Implementation of UN Resolutions Through Mobile Digital Campaign in New York.
New York, (TW News) – Washington-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF), launched a high-visibility digital advocacy campaign across New York City, deploying mobile LED advertising trucks carrying sharp and compelling messages urging the United Nations to implement its long-standing resolutions on Kashmir. The campaign coincided with the 78th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution # 47, adopted unanimously on...
EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026 to Be Held in Islamabad; PM Terms It a “Historic Initiative”.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Special Investment Facilitation Council-facilitated EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026 is set to take place on April 28–29, 2026, in Islamabad, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and the European Union. Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the first-ever high-level EU-Pakistan Business Forum, describing it as a “historic and timely initiative” and a platform to...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Iranian Ambassador to Discuss Regional Situation and Peace Efforts.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Iran, to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to an official statement, the Iranian envoy called on the prime minister at his office, where both sides exchanged views on recent developments in the region and underscored...