May 5, 2026, (Humaira Qadri) – Located in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar Press Enclave, which houses offices of many prominent media houses, is a testimony to how journalism became a victim of action from state and non-state actors, curbing freedom of press. The hub of Kashmir’s media activity is named as ‘Mushtaq Enclave’, in the...
Afzal Khan Raises Alarm Over “Genocide” Concerns, Urges Immediate Action.
London, (Unib Rashid) — Member of Parliament Afzal Khan has expressed grave concern over what he described as a worsening humanitarian crisis, warning that signs of “genocide” are becoming increasingly visible and cannot be ignored. Speaking in a recent statement, Khan emphasized that the situation reflects a severe breakdown in human security, adding that both global and regional responses have...
IMF Program and Import-Led Auto Policy: A Threat to Pakistan’s Industrial Future.
Pakistan’s current IMF-supported economic framework is gradually steering the country toward an import-led auto industry, raising serious concerns about long-term industrial sustainability. While such policies may provide short-term macroeconomic stability, they risk undermining local manufacturing, technology development, and employment generation. The auto sector, instead of evolving into a localized manufacturing base, is increasingly shifting toward an assembly-driven model. Rising consumer...
Lahore Launches Pakistan’s First Child-Friendly City Initiative.
Lahore Development Authority and UNICEF sign partnership to put children at the centre of urban planning. Islamabad, (TW News) – Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and UNICEF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch Pakistan’s first Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI) in Lahore, home to over 15 million people including 5.7 million children. This global UNICEF-led initiative supports cities to...
Midwives: A Critical Investment for Health and Development in Pakistan.
By Dr. Luay ShabanehUNFPA Representative in Pakistan Islamabad, May 4 2025; On the International Day of the Midwife on May 5, we are reminded of a profound truth. Midwives are the guardians of life at its most critical moments, ensuring the safety of mothers, newborns and families, and supporting health and wellbeing far beyond birth. Across Pakistan, particularly in rural and...
Khalistan Declaration’s 40th Anniversary Marked in Frankfurt with Flag Hoisting Ceremony.
Frankfurt, (Younas Khan) — A ceremony was held in the German city of Frankfurt at the Gurdwara Sikh Center to mark the 40th anniversary of the Khalistan declaration. The event was organized by the gurdwara’s management committee with the support of the Sikh community (Sangat). On the occasion, the Khalistan flag was hoisted, and salutes were presented along with slogans...
Overseas Pakistani journalists’ organization Pak Media Journalists Forum International (PMJF) holds online seminar on World Press Freedom Day, emphasizes press freedom.
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – Pak Media Journalists Forum International (PMJF), the largest organization of overseas Pakistani journalists living around the world, organized an online seminar on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. This webinar was attended by local and foreign journalists from all over the world, media professionals, analysts, Ambassadors and experts from different countries, and members and...
Intellectuals like the late Khalid Farooqi highlight human rights through wisdom, says Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), Ali Raza Syed, stated that the great intellectuals like the late Khalid Hameed Farooqi play vital role in highlighting human rights through their knowledge and wisdom. He emphasized that compassionate and brave writers and thinkers hold great importance in awakening nations in their struggles for freedom. He was addressing...
Middle East Unrest
The present situation of the Middle East is very alarming and the role that the USA hasplayed in making this happen is nothing more than a war crime. The initiation of an illegalwar, assassination of a sovereign leader, the escalation of the region’s strategic warfare forthe destruction of humanity has been something the whole world has observed. Then holding the...
Sovereignty Non Negotiable : The lessons from operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos.
The strategic landscape of South Asia has long been defined by a precarious balance of power. For Pakistan, the struggle has consistently been one of securing sovereignty and progress in the face of persistent regional pressures. Central to this tension remains the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), where the natural right of the Kashmiri people to...