In the orchards of Sopore and the saffron fields of Pampore, a quieter transformation is underway in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It does not announce itself with checkpoints or demolition orders. It arrives through contract papers, high-density saplings, corporate procurement trucks and promises of mainstreaming. What is presented as economic modernisation is, in analytical terms, a deliberate shift from military...
When Justice Anwarul Haq Pannu Speaks from the Heart: A Voice Pakistan Needs to Hear.
Pakistan is passing through a difficult and sensitive period in its history. Political uncertainty, economic pressures, institutional challenges and growing public frustration have created an atmosphere in which many citizens are increasingly concerned about the direction in which the country is moving. At such a time, the views of people who have spent their lives observing the workings of the...
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to Hold Joint Parade on August 14.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rahid) – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has announced that Pakistan will hold a joint parade with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia on August 14, 2026, as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day. The announcement, made through a social media message, highlights the growing defence and strategic cooperation among the three...
Craig Murray Highlights Sharp Contrast in Reported Child Casualties in Ukraine and Gaza.
Brusselss, (Unib Rashid) – A social media post attributed to British author and former diplomat Craig Murray has drawn attention to a stark comparison between reported child deaths in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. According to figures cited in the post, children accounted for approximately 0.3 percent of reported deaths in the Ukrainian conflict, compared with 37.7 percent in...
Major Defence Autonomy Plan: EU to Deploy 348 Satellites by 2029
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union is moving ahead with an ambitious space programme to strengthen its strategic autonomy, defence capabilities and critical communications, with plans to deploy a network of 348 satellites by 2029. According to the European Commission, the plan for a European satellite network comprising 348 satellites is now moving towards implementation. The Commission said negotiations...
Mecca Agreement: A Snapshot of the Combined Strength of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has drawn widespread international attention, with analysts highlighting the combined political, economic and military weight of the three countries. A summary circulated following the agreement presents the following overview of the combined capabilities and strategic significance of the three participating states: The...
Historic Defence Pact Signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan.
Brussels/Mecca, (Unib Rashid) – Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a landmark trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, marking a significant new development in security cooperation among three major Muslim nations amid heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement establishes a framework for closer military coordination and collective security among the three countries. Under the...
Four Educational Streams, Four Pakistans? Why One Nation Needs One Educational Vision.
A nation is built not merely through roads, bridges, industries and institutions; it is built first and foremost through the minds of its children. Education is therefore not simply a social service or an individual investment. It is the most powerful instrument through which a country shapes its future, develops its human capital and creates responsible citizens. Unfortunately, Pakistan today...
One Day, Two Messages:The Security Council’s Counterterrorism Debate and Kashmir’s Seventh Anniversary
Why international law and human rights must be applied with consistency—not selectivity. Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice August 5, 2026 The United Nations Security Council’s 10,205th meeting on “Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts” on August 5, 2026, delivered a message that should resonate far beyond the Council chamber: the fight against...
EU AI Transparency Rules Come into Force, Requiring Clear Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence Use.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — New European Union rules requiring greater transparency in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have officially come into force, marking a significant step in the implementation of the EU’s landmark AI regulatory framework. Under the new requirements, companies operating across the European Union must clearly inform users whenever they are interacting with or being affected by...