Ambassador Mohammad Masood served as Pakistan’s Head of Mission to the European Communities during a formative period in Pakistan–Europe relations. On 26 November 1970, he presented his credentials to Franco Maria Malfatti, then President of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC), marking an important milestone in the formalization of Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with the European institutions. His tenure coincided...
Ishaq Dar, Kaja Kallas Discuss Regional Situation, Peace, and Pakistan–EU Cooperation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation today with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. During the call, both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, including its economic and broader implications. The EU’s High Representative appreciated Pakistan’s continued constructive and facilitative role...
EU-Supported Women’s TVET Centre of Excellence Established at IMSciences Peshawar.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — With the support of the European Union, a state-of-the-art Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence for women has been established at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences) in Peshawar. Over the next two years, 1,000 women from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will receive free training in IT and high-tech skills through this centre and...
Left Group in European Parliament Urges Immediate Action Against Israel Over Attack on Global Sumud Flotilla.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Left Group in the European Parliament has called on the European Union to take immediate action against Israel over its interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. According to a statement issued by the group, Israeli forces allegedly attacked a convoy of boats carrying human rights activists who were raising their voices in support of Palestine....
Kisan Card and Livestock Card in Punjab: Reformative Tools or Emerging Fiscal Distortions?
The initiatives of the Chief Minister of Punjab regarding the introduction of the Kisan Card and Livestock Card are highly appreciable and reflect a positive intention to support the agriculture and livestock sectors during a period of rising economic pressure on farmers. The effort to introduce digital financial inclusion, interest-free credit facilities, and institutional support mechanisms demonstrates recognition of the...
Weaponizing Water: How India Turned the Indus Treaty Into a Tool of Strategic Coercion.
On 23 April 2025, one day after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK), India announced that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance with immediate effect. Sixty-five years of water-sharing arrangements, arrangements that had survived three wars, multiple military crises and sustained bilateral hostility, were suspended by a...
Sikh Community Holds Protest Outside European Parliament on 40th Anniversary of Khalistan Declaration.
Brussels, (Younas Khan) — The Sikh community in Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels to mark the 40th anniversary of the Khalistan Declaration. The demonstration witnessed participation from Sikhs across Europe linked to the Khalistan movement. Protesters carried Khalistan flags and raised slogans against the Indian government. Addressing the gathering, community leaders demanded justice for Sikhs...
Diplomacy and Dialogue Essential in Times of Global Crises, Says Pakistan’s Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch
Paris, (Sultan Mahmood) — Pakistan has reiterated its enduring commitment to multilateralism, international law, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, delivered a keynote address at a conference organized by the Rotary Club of Paris under the theme “Pakistan in a Changing World.” She provided a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s role and position in...
Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training Launch of Fateh-II Missile System, Video Released.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan has released footage showing the successful launch and target engagement of its Fateh-II missile system, with the video clearly demonstrating the missile striking its designated target. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Rocket Force Command carried out a successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system, which...
European Parliament Approves New Consent-Based Definition of Sexual Relations, Declares Any Act Without Consent as Rape.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Parliament has adopted a clear, consent-based definition of sexual relations across Europe, stating that any act without freely given consent constitutes rape. According to the newly approved definition, sexual activity is only considered lawful when consent is given freely, is informed, and can be withdrawn at any time—regardless of the nature of the relationship....