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...
Violence in AJK is Condemnable; the Issue Be Resolved Peacefully, Says Chairman of KCEU Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), Ali Raza Syed, has stated that violence and the loss of human lives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are deeply regrettable and condemnable, and that the current situation should be resolved through peaceful means. In a statement, he expressed deep concern over the recent unfortunate incidents that have occurred...
Digital Scam Centres Emerge as New Global Human Trafficking Threat; EU Proposes Fresh Sanctions Against Criminal Networks
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has warned that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting victims through digital scam centres, forcing them into cyber-enabled fraud and other illicit activities. The EU says its proposed new sanctions regime aims to disrupt the criminal organizations behind these operations while strengthening protection and support for victims. According to the EU, transnational organized crime...
Concession in New Delhi, Permanent Siege in Kashmir.
When the Indian state deployed steel barricades, heavy water cannons, tear gas, and brutal baton charges against young citizens protesting systemic paper leaks at Jantar Mantar, it exposed a deeply authoritarian face to the world. For weeks, young students and activists faced the full power of the police force. They were beaten on the streets, dragged into police vans, and...