HANGZHOU/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, currently on an official visit to China, held a series of high-level meetings with senior executives of leading Chinese companies in Hangzhou on Saturday, aiming to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and attract greater investment into Pakistan. As part of his engagement with China’s corporate sector, the Prime Minister met representatives from CATL,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Quetta Bomb Blast, Vows Unwavering Fight Against Terrorism.
ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, which resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left several others injured. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. He reaffirmed the government’s...
Quetta Blood-Stained Train: Another Tragedy, Another National Wound.
Once again, Quetta has been drenched in blood.Once again, a peaceful journey turned into an irreversible nightmare within seconds. The railway tracks that should have carried families safely to their destinations instead became scenes of devastation, smoke, fire, and shattered human lives. Innocent passengers—men, women, elderly citizens, and even young children—were caught in a moment of horror that changed everything...
The Silent Destruction of BZU: A Black Chapter in South Punjab’s Educational History.
The reported proposal of the Punjab Higher Education Commission to detach four major faculties from Bahauddin Zakariya University and merge them into separate universities in Multan is not merely an administrative decision; it is being viewed by many as a deeply painful and alarming attack on one of the strongest symbols of higher education in South Punjab. For thousands of...
Divided by Borders: The Silent Tragedy of Kashmiri Families across the LoC.
There are borders drawn on maps and then there are borders that cut through human lives. In Kashmir, the Line of Control (LoC) is not merely a geopolitical divide between two states; it is a deeply personal rupture that has, for decades, separated families, silenced relationships and turned ordinary lives into stories of longing and loss. Ever since the partition...
Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Hit Record High, Crossing $500 Million
KARACHI/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s seafood industry has achieved a major economic milestone as national seafood exports surpassed the historic $500 million mark within the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting strong growth in the country’s maritime and export sectors. Welcoming the achievement, Asim Abrar, Chief Executive Officer of Seagreen Enterprises and Chairman of the Korangi Fisheries...
Three Billion Dollars Spent on Vehicle Imports in Ten Months While Pakistan Searches the World for One Billion: A Painful Economic Contradiction.
Pakistan today stands trapped in one of the most painful economic contradictions in its history. On one hand, the country repeatedly approaches friendly nations, international financial institutions, and global lenders seeking one or two billion dollars to stabilize its foreign exchange reserves. On the other hand, reports indicate that Pakistan imported vehicles worth nearly three billion dollars during the last...
Climate Stress, Forest Fires & Militarization Pressures in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir, once known for dense temperate forests, clean rivers and fragile alpine ecosystems, is now facing rapid environmental destruction. Forests cover nearly 48 percent of the territory and play a vital role in regulating climate, protecting biodiversity and supporting livelihoods. However, large-scale encroachment, land diversion and degradation are increasing across the region. In Doda, which contains more than...
Pakistani Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar categorical response to the representatives of the Indian Embassy at a high-level event at the IAEA Head Office Vienna.
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan in Vienna, in partnership with the Group of Friends of Food Security and in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), participated in the organization of a high-level event entitled “Strengthening UNIDO’s Role in Enhancing Global Food Security: From Policy Commitment to Coordinated Action” at the...
UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement to Strengthen Economic Ties, Says Afzal Khan MP
LONDON, (Unib Rashid) – British Member of Parliament Afzal Khan has welcomed the signing of the first free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing it as a “historic day” for economic cooperation between Britain and Gulf Arab nations. Speaking after the agreement was announced, Afzal Khan, who serves as Chair of the All-Party...