Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Pelayo Castro, Managing Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments and reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement to address shared challenges.
Bangladesh Grows, Pakistan Borrows: Lessons in Reserve Management.
In recent months, a striking comparison has emerged in South Asia. Two neighbouring countries — Pakistan and Bangladesh — both faced external sector pressure, dollar shortages, and IMF oversight. Yet the outcomes have been noticeably different. The contrast does not lie in geography, population, or resources; rather, it lies in governance, discipline, and policy consistency. During the interim government setup...
THE SEMANTICS OF ERASURE, HOW INDIA’S “MISSING PERSONS” STATISTICS, LAUNDER SYSTEMIC VIOLENCE IN KASHMIR
i.The Alchemy of Categorization: From Enforced Disappearance toAdministrative AbsenceThe Indian state’s strategic shift from documenting “enforceddisappearances” (a crime against humanity under international law) to“missing persons” (an administrative category implying voluntary absence orcriminal victimhood) represents a masterclass in bureaucratic violence.The Rajya Sabha data—7,151 “missing” in 2023 alone, with 4,190 remaininguntraced—obscures a deliberate epistemic operation. By reframing the8,000+ documented enforced disappearances since...
A delegation of Qatar Businessmen Association calls on the Prime Minister.
Doha, (Unib Rashid) __ A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman QBA, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during his official visit to Doha, earlier today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister appreciated the constructive role played by the Qatar Businessmen Association in strengthening...
Beyond Words:Reclaiming the Purpose of the Human Rights Council.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 23, 2026 The United Nations Commission on Human Rights held sixty-two sessions in Geneva until it was replaced in 2006 by the Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council is now holding its sixty-first session in Geneva, Switzerland under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, from...
Inspiring Iftar Dinner Honors Humanitarian Service of KORT and Insaniat Foundation in Virginia.
Springfield, Virginia. February 22, 2026, (TW News) __ An exceptionally inspiring Iftar dinner was organized by the leadership of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Insaniat Foundation at the prestigious Haveli Banquet Hall in Springfield, Virginia. The gathering brought together more than two hundred members of the Washington metropolitan community in an atmosphere of gratitude, unity, and reflection. The evening...
Brussels: EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Diplomacy on Iran, Warns Against Another War.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has described the situation surrounding Iran as “very serious,” warning that the region cannot afford another war. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of the European Foreign Affairs Council, Kallas emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to ease rising tensions. “We do not need another war...
Pakistan Initiative Aims to Cut Rice Methane Emissions and Boost Farmer Incomes.
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ A new partnership between SAWiE Ecosystems Private Ltd and AgriCapture aims to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation in Pakistan while creating additional income opportunities for smallholder farmers through high-integrity carbon credits. The collaboration forms part of the Global Rice Methane Initiative in South Asia and focuses on promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, particularly Alternate Wetting and...
Online Fraud Network Busted in Nigeria, Seven Arrested.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Seven individuals have been arrested in Nigeria from a suspected online fraud compound that was targeting citizens of the United Kingdom. According to authorities, the operation was carried out by Nigerian police based on intelligence provided by the National Crime Agency. Police said the suspects allegedly used fake social media accounts and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment...
Fake Sponsorship Scandal: UK Government Warns Employers of Tough Action.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – The UK Home Office has announced strict action against companies and employers who provide jobs to migrants through fraudulent visa sponsorship schemes, as such cases have increased fivefold in recent years. Officials say that some employers are exploiting immigration rules to obtain cheap labour, which negatively affects both legal migrant workers and local employees. Under...