The Dairy Conference held on 4 February 2026 at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, was presented as a major policy engagement to steer Pakistan’s dairy sector toward growth and exports. In substance, however, the event exposed a deeper and recurring weakness in agricultural governance: policy discussions held without the participation of...
Ambassador Saqlain Syedah Highlights Role of Immigrants in Germany’s Development at Frankfurt Seminar.
Frankfurt, (Mehwish Zafar) __ Ambassador Saqlain Syedah attended a seminar in Frankfurt organized by the Pakistan Overseas Alliance Forum, focusing on the role of immigrants in Germany’s progress and socio-economic development. The seminar was attended by honourable parliamentarians from the German state of Hessen, including Mr. Turgut Yüksel and Dr. Josefine Koebe, alongside prominent members of the Pakistani-origin German community....
Rana Ihsaan Afzal urges for export-led growth, industrial resilience.
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Government of Pakistan, Wednesday graced the GBC Excellence Awards 2026 as Chief Guest at the ceremony organised by the Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC). The event honoured exceptional business leaders, exporters, industrialists, diplomats, government officials, and key stakeholders for their outstanding contributions to Pakistan’s industrial sector,...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 bn trade target, agree on regional transport corridor.
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Wednesday agreed to significantly enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity, committing to raise the bilateral trade volume to $1 billion within the next year and to promote a multi-country transport corridor linking Central and South Asia. “We have agreed to the Belarus- Russia- Kazakhstan- Uzbekistan, Afghanistan- Pakistan transport corridor to enhance our...
Pakistani Ambassador Meets Chair of South Asia Delegation in European Parliament.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Mr. Serban Dimitiri Sturdza, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s South Asia Delegation (DSAS), at the European Parliament. According to the Information Wing of the Embassy of Pakistan, the meeting focused on issues of mutual interest, including the promotion of...
Australia Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students.
Sydney, (TW News) __ Australia has announced fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students aspiring to pursue Master’s degree programs at leading Australian universities. The scholarships are being offered under the Australia Awards Program, enabling selected Pakistani students to study at internationally recognized higher education institutions across Australia. According to Australian authorities, candidates will be selected based on academic excellence, professional...
Pakistan and the European Union sign a tariff rate quota sharing agreement.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan and the European Union have signed an agreement on the division of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs), marking a significant step toward ensuring continuity and legal clarity in bilateral trade arrangements following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU. The signing ceremony was held today at the European Commission, where the agreement was formally signed by...
Why Balochistan Remains Pakistan’s Deepest Political Fault Line.
The recent attacks in Balochistan are not isolated acts of violence, nor are they spontaneous security breakdowns triggered by momentary unrest. They are the latest expressions of a deep, unresolved political conflict that has simmered for decades between the province and the Pakistani state. Since Pakistan’s inception, Balochistan has witnessed repeated cycles of insurgency—each rooted in unmet political commitments, contested...
63rd Session of Scientific & Technical Subcommittee of The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, Permanent Representative, delivered statement during 63rd Session of Scientific & Technical Subcommittee of The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, highlighted Pakistan’s space capabilities & achievements also launches of Earth Observation satellite Hyperspectral Satellite. The PR highlighted Pakistan’s priority to climate resilience through space based...
Belgium Set to Host Global Cricket Spectacle as Euro T20 Franchise League Announced for the First Time.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The annual awards ceremony of the Belgium Cricket Federation was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Brussels Airport, where winning teams of the 2025 league and players who delivered outstanding performances were honored with awards. The event was attended by a large number of members from the cricket community. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Belgium...