Karachi/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s auto sector is facing growing concerns over weak localisation, as new vehicle assemblers appear increasingly reliant on imported components, while local vendors continue to voice strong reservations over limited domestic production. With the current auto policy set to expire on June 30, industry stakeholders say new entrants have yet to provide any clear roadmap for...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Pezeshkian Discuss Regional Peace and Strengthening Bilateral Ties.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability. During the call, the Prime Minister shared an overview of his recent diplomatic outreach to various world...
Pakistan Envoy Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets INTPA Director, Key Progress in Strengthening Pakistan–EU Economic Cooperation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi held a productive meeting with Peteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia, and the Pacific at INTPA. According to the Embassy’s Press Wing, both sides discussed strategic approaches to enhance cooperation and further strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and the European Union. Director Ustubs will also lead the European Union delegation...
Islamabad’s Moment: Between Control and Credibility.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tension, capitals across the world are signalling intent through visibility. Tehran remains diplomatically engaged despite pressure. Washington, D.C. continues to project strategic clarity. Tel Aviv operates with assertive openness. In contrast, Islamabad appears restrained—secure, controlled, and noticeably subdued. This contrast is not merely aesthetic; it is consequential. With an Iranian delegation already in Islamabad...
Meeting Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and MEP Ondrej Dostál.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Member of the European Parliament Ondrej Dostál. During the meeting, City Councillor Muhammad Nasir, a member of the Brussels Commune (1000 Brussels), was also present. The discussions focused on regional security issues and ways to further strengthen parliamentary relations between...
First Project Steering Committee Meeting for the New Italian Government Funded Project Held in Karachi to Strengthen Climate Resilience.
Karachi, (TW News) – The Project Steering Committee of the Italian Government funded “Resilience and Adaptation by Fostering Anticipatory Action” (RAFAA) project met for the first time in Karachi. The meeting, chaired by Secretary of the Agriculture Department Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Zaman Narejo and the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Her Excellency Marilina Armellin, brought together senior officials provincial line...
Trump Warns UK of Heavy Tariffs if Digital Tax Is Not Scrapped.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to the United Kingdom, stating that if the digital services tax imposed on American social media and technology companies is not abolished, the United States will impose heavy tariffs on British goods. According to British media reports, President Trump told journalists that the UK should be...
European Countries Urged to Promote Renewable and Nuclear Energy for Power Security: Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on European member states to accelerate the adoption of renewable sources and clean energy such as nuclear power to ensure electricity supply across Europe, describing it as key to security and stability. She stated that since the beginning of the Middle East conflict, Europe’s fuel import bill...
Belgium Eases Retail Laws: Large Stores Allowed to Stay Open Until 9 PM, Weekly Mandatory Closure to End.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Belgian government is set to approve a new law allowing large retail stores to remain open until 9 PM daily, while abolishing the requirement for a mandatory 24-hour weekly closure. According to Belgian media reports, the federal cabinet is expected to formally approve the measure in an upcoming Council of Ministers meeting. Currently, retailers such...
Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations.
GENEVA/NEW YORK, (TW News) – The Big Catch-Up (BCU), a historic multi-year, multi-country effort to address vaccination declines driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached an estimated 18.3 million children aged 1 to 5 across 36 countries with more than 100 million doses of life-saving vaccines, helping to narrow critical immunity gaps, announced Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), WHO, and...