Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Franchises participating in the inaugural Euro T20 League in Belgium have finalized their squads, selecting players through an open draft ceremony. During the event, five franchises each picked a total of 16 players, including some of the most prominent names in international cricket. The selections were made across multiple categories — Icon, Platinum, and Categories A,...
Fuel Quotas, Digital Control, and the Closed-Door Policy Against Reality.
Public experience with policy implementation in Pakistan shows that most initiatives, no matter how well-intentioned, quickly run into weak execution, administrative gaps, and backdoor distortions that undermine their objectives. Since independence, it has been extremely difficult to implement government policies effectively, particularly when large numbers of citizens are involved. Influential and affluent segments of society often bypass rules, while the...
Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets EU’s Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Focuses on Peace and Security Cooperation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a productive meeting with Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence at the European External Action Service. According to the embassy’s press wing, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of peace. Both sides also exchanged views...
Middle East Conflict Can Only Be Resolved Through Diplomacy and International Law, Says António Guterres.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that respect for international law and diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He expressed these views while speaking to the media. He noted that within hours of the outbreak of war in the region, he had warned of the risk...
Police Advisor Muhammad Nasir Attends Brussels Police Council Meeting: Focus on Officers’ Welfare, Safety, and Improved Working Conditions.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Brussels City Police Advisor Muhammad Nasir today participated in the Police Council meeting. Key discussions focused on improving working conditions, staff well-being, and protection within the police services. A major point was the development of a strengthened internal service covering medical supervision, psychosocial support, risk management, and workplace safety. These measures are considered important to ensure...
Remarks by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini at the Geneva Graduate Institute: “The War in Gaza and the Future of UNRWA and the Rules-based Order”
By Unib Rashid Good evening. It is a great pleasure to be here at the Geneva Graduate Institute and to address all of you at the end of my tenure as Commissioner-General of UNRWA – the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees. Before the war in Gaza, not many people outside the United Nations and the Middle East were familiar...
Pakistan–Austria Bilateral Trade Records Strong Growth for Second Consecutive Year.
Vienna,(Muhammad Amir Siddique) — Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Austria has continued its upward trajectory for the second consecutive year, according to the latest figures released by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO). Data for 2025 shows that total bilateral trade reached €475.138 million, marking a 16% increase compared to €408.525 million in 2024. The trade balance remains firmly in...
Sentencing of Asiya Andrabi and Two Other Kashmiri Women is Indian State Terrorism, Says Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Chairman of Kashmir Council EU, Ali Raza Syed, has strongly condemned the sentencing of Kashmiri woman leader and head of the organization “Dukhtaran-e-Millat,” Asiya Andrabi, to life imprisonment by a Delhi court, along with 30-year prison sentences handed to her two associates, Fahmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen. In a statement, the Chairman termed these sentences as...
Meeting Between Muhammad Nasir and Mabru President Focuses on Brussels’ Key Challenges.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — A meeting was held in Brussels between Muhammad Nasir and the President of Mabru, during which key issues related to transport and logistics in the city were discussed in detail. During the meeting, it was emphasized that despite Brussels’ importance, its core urban challenges are not receiving the level of attention they require. Participants noted that...
A Critical Moment for Pakistani Diplomacy.
A quiet yet potentially historic geopolitical shift may be unfolding in our region. As trust in traditional intermediaries appears to erode, Iran is increasingly seen as placing confidence in Pakistan as a credible facilitator for backchannel engagement with the United States. In this context, Islamabad could emerge as a discreet and effective venue for dialogue. This moment represents more than...