Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has reinforced its status as Pakistan’s leading university in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving significant progress across multiple disciplines. A major highlight of this year’s rankings is NUST’s impressive performance in Computer Science, where it climbed 50 positions globally—from 164th in 2025 to...
Quadrilateral Consultations Begin in Islamabad as Regional Foreign Ministers Meet to Review Evolving Situation.
Islamabad, Brussels (Unib Rashid) – The Quadrilateral Consultations among the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt commenced in Islamabad on Sunday, bringing together key regional stakeholders to deliberate on pressing geopolitical developments and areas of mutual cooperation. At the opening session, the participating Foreign Ministers posed for a formal family photograph, marking the start of high-level discussions...
Smart Lockdown in Pakistan: Juggling Energy Crisis and Economic Collapse.
Pakistan is once again grappling with a severe energy crisis, a challenge that has become both structural and urgent. Frequent power outages, rolling blackouts, and an overstressed national grid are disrupting daily life, industrial production, and essential services. Despite repeated government interventions, the country continues to struggle with persistent circular debt, high reliance on imported fuels, and inefficiencies in transmission...
A Turning Point in Global Maritime Trade — TFN Research Brief.
The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) has released a comprehensive research paper on the unfolding maritime disruption in the Persian Gulf—and the findings are both alarming and transformative. The Strait of Hormuz is no longer functioning as a free commercial artery. It has effectively become a selectively controlled corridor, where access is dictated not just by navigation, but by geopolitics. Key...
WKAF Expresses Serious Concern on Unlawful Detention of Female Kashmiri Political leaders.
Washington,DC.March 28, 2026, (TW News) – Washington, DC-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) condemns the inhuman life imprisonment verdict issued by Modi regime’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) against the popular Kashmiri political leader, Mrs. Asiya Andrabi along with two other prominent female Kashmiri political activists, Mrs. Sofi Fameeda and Mrs. Nahida Nasreen on March 24, 2026. 64 year old Asiya...
Cyberattack Hits European Commission, 350GB of Data Allegedly Stolen.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Commission has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, with hackers claiming to have stolen approximately 350 gigabytes of data. According to details released by the Belgian news agency Belga News Agency, the attack took place earlier this week on Tuesday. Unknown hackers targeted the cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission’s central website, Europa.eu. Despite...
Pakistani Journalist Muhammad Nadeem Butt Honored with Appreciation Certificate in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) Renowned Pakistani journalist Muhammad Nadeem Butt has been awarded an appreciation certificate in recognition of his outstanding journalistic services in Belgium and across Europe. The certificate was presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, during a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan on March 23. On the occasion,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Pezeshkian Discuss Regional Tensions in Over Hour-Long Call.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts. According to official sources, the conversation lasted over an hour and focused on the escalating hostilities in the region. The Prime Minister strongly condemned the continued Israeli attacks...
Industry Leaders Discuss Sustainability and Carbon Credits at LCCI Meeting.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – A significant meeting focusing on sustainability and connectivity was held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where leadership from the Trade Facilitation Network participated in the Corporate Relations Standing Committee session. The session was hosted by Mr. Amer Salam, Convener of the committee, who welcomed prominent participants including Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Founder of TFN,...
Flames Without Borders: When War Crosses Every Line.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, United States, and Israel has created a crisis that refuses to be contained. What began as calculated military strikes has erupted into a sprawling confrontation that crosses borders, erodes established limits, and threatens to redraw the strategic map of the Middle East. Every day, the conflict intensifies, pushing the region closer to an unmanageable inferno...