Nearly two years after taking office, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah still lacks authority over key functions of governance in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He cannot control the police, appoint senior bureaucrats, or decide the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Bureau without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor, who answers to New Delhi rather than the elected assembly. These restrictions are embedded...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Police (Police Martyrs’ Day) 4 August 2026
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – On the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Police, I, on behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, pay profound tribute to the brave officers and personnel of Pakistan Police who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in defence of our beloved homeland. Our police have displayed exceptional professionalism, unflinching resolve, and have steadfastly stood...
Youm-e-Istehsal (5 August): A Test of Conscience for the International Community.
There are certain moments in history that transcend the passage of time and become enduring symbols of a nation’s collective memory. They remind societies not only of the events that shaped their past but also of the responsibilities they bear for the future. 5 August, observed in Pakistan as Youm-e-Istehsal, is one such day. It commemorates the constitutional changes introduced...
UK Cannot Adopt Spain-Style Immediate Migrant Returns, Says Shabana Mahmood.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has rejected calls for Britain to adopt Spain’s policy of immediately returning irregular migrants arriving in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, arguing that the situation in the English Channel is fundamentally different and far more complex. In an interview with The Telegraph, Mahmood said the circumstances surrounding Ceuta are shaped...
Seven Years After Article 370: Integration Without Peace.
“Occupation is the denial of freedom,” Noam Chomsky. Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Noam Chomsky’s observation provides a powerful lens through which to examine the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status and divided the former state into two Union...
When a Nation Pays More for Past Mistakes Than for Its Children’s Future.
The title of this article—”When a Nation Pays More for Past Mistakes Than for Its Children’s Future”—is not merely a headline. It reflects a disturbing reality that deserves serious national reflection. Every national budget is far more than a statement of revenues and expenditures; it is a mirror of a country’s priorities, values, and vision for future generations. It reveals...
The New Debate on Administrative Reforms in Pakistan: Is It Time to Revisit the Federal Structure?
Throughout Pakistan’s political history, certain public statements have appeared to be part of routine political discourse but have, over time, evolved into significant national debates with far-reaching constitutional and policy implications. The recent discussion on creating additional administrative units and revisiting Pakistan’s federal structure appears to be one such development. The issue gained national attention after Federal Interior Minister Mohsin...
Ministry of IT & Telecom, UN Women, and KOICA Partner to Launch Pakistan’s First Gender-Responsive AI School.
Islamabad, (TW NEWS) – The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), together with UN Women Pakistan and with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), have launched the UN Women Gender-Responsive AI School Pakistan, marking a major step towards advancing inclusive, ethical, and gender-responsive artificial intelligence (AI) in Pakistan. The Gender-Responsive AI School aims to strengthen national capacity by...
Education for Peace Must Be Matched by the Courage to Act.
New York, (Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai) – The 20th Annual International Human Rights Summit opened today, on July 30, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York under the timely theme, “Education for Peace – A 25-Year Legacy.” Hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, the Summit marks the organization’s 25th anniversary...
Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels Inaugurates Week-Long Photo Exhibition to Mark Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – To observe Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (5 August), the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels inaugurated a week-long photo exhibition on 31 July 2026 to highlight the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people. The exhibition presents a compelling visual account of the hardships endured by...