Brussels, (Special Correspondent) — A meeting was held between Councillor Nasir Chaudhry and Hafiz Uneeb Rashid, Chairman of the Pak Benelux Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, discussions focused on promoting Pakistani exports through the World Union of Wholesale Markets following Pakistan’s inclusion in the organization. It is worth noting that Councillor Nasir Chaudhry plays an active...
Amnesty International Urges Europeans to Pressure Leaders to Suspend EU-Israel Trade Agreement.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Amnesty International has called on European citizens to put pressure on their leadership to suspend the trade agreement between the European Union and Israel. The appeal was issued by Amnesty’s European office, urging citizens across Europe to take action ahead of a potentially decisive moment on April 21. On that date, a key meeting of the...
UN Reports Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Since October 2023.
Geneva, (Unib Rahid) – United Nations Office at Geneva has reported that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza Strip between October 2023 and December 2025, amid ongoing hostilities in the region. According to the statement, the deaths are attributed to sustained Israeli air bombardment and ground military operations. The figures highlight the severe human cost...
Pakistan’s Calculated Signal.
Today, I saw an image—and it felt less like news and more like a message. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, dressed in combat uniform, arrived in Tehran, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received him. On the surface, this appears to be a diplomatic visit—but beneath it are multiple layers, the kind that don’t usually show up in headlines....
IMF Releases New Global Growth Forecast After Iran–US Conflict.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The International Monetary Fund has released updated figures for global output and economic growth following the recent Iran–United States conflict. According to the IMF, “the now-paused conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.” The institution has projected global growth at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027, both lower than...
Transport Shutdown in Twin Cities: Security Imperatives vs Public Suffering.
The federal capital of Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi have once again been thrust into the center of sensitive geopolitical activity and intense security arrangements. Reports of an anticipated second round of high-level negotiations between United States and Iran have triggered an immediate and far-reaching security response from Pakistani authorities. In preparation for this highly sensitive diplomatic engagement, a...
UN Resolutions Justify Kashmiri Freedom Struggles
Ghulam N. Mir, MD; FACGPresident : World Kashmir Awareness forum April 17, 2026 The year 1948 remains a pivotal chapter in international law in South Asian history. While the partition of the subcontinent was meant to settle territorial boundaries between different states, the dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir immediately tested the will and effectiveness of...
EU and NATO Agree to Strengthen European Defense and Continue Support for Ukraine.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a meeting with the Secretary General of NATO to review joint efforts aimed at strengthening European defense and continuing support for Ukraine. She stated that discussions focused on the upcoming NATO summit and ways to increase defense industrial production across Europe. “We need to invest more, produce more,...
Pope Leo Criticizes Exploitation of Religion for Personal and Political Gains.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo, has strongly criticized those who manipulate religion and the name of God for their military, economic, and political interests. He stated, “Woe to those who exploit religion and the name of God for their own gains, dragging sacred values into darkness and impurity.” He made these remarks...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Meets CEO of Belgian Development Agency to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Jean Van Wetter, CEO of the Belgian Development Agency. During the meeting, both sides held a productive exchange of views on enhancing cooperation across a range of sectors. Key areas of discussion included healthcare, climate resilience, water management, education, skills...