Islamabad, (TW News) __ A military update issued at 2100 hours on 28 February under the title “Operation Ghazb lil Haq” has claimed significant losses inflicted on the Taliban across multiple locations in Afghanistan. According to the statement, a total of 352 Taliban fighters were reportedly killed, while more than 535 were injured during the course of the operation. The...

Afzal Khan MP Condemns Israel–US Strikes on Iran, Urges Immediate Diplomatic De-escalation.
London, (TW News) – Afzal Khan MP has expressed deep concern over the recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran, warning that escalating military actions risk further destabilising the Middle East and endangering innocent lives. In a strongly worded statement, Afzal Khan MP said he was “deeply alarmed about the illegal Israeli and US attacks on Iran,” and also condemned...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Telephone Conversation with Emir of Qatar, Voices Concern Over Escalating Regional Tensions.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) __ Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this evening. During the telephone call, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the serious regional escalation from the Israeli attack on Iran earlier today, that was followed by the regrettable attacks against Qatar...

Forward Sports Hosts U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker.
Brussels/Sialkot, (Unib Rashid) __ Forward Sports had the honor of hosting Natalie A. Baker, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, during an official visit to its manufacturing facility. During the visit, CDA Baker toured the production floors and received a comprehensive briefing on the company’s operations, quality standards, and global footprint. She engaged directly with members of the...

European Union Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to De-escalate Tensions and Begin Immediate Talks.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce tensions and immediately initiate dialogue. In a statement issued in this regard, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, said:“We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate and cease hostilities following the rapid increase in violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan, including cross-border attacks...

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar Condemns Afghan Taliban as an “Illegitimate Regime” Driven by Repression and the Perversion of Religion.
Brussels,February 27, 2026 (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has strongly condemned the Afghan Taliban, describing the administration in Kabul as an “illegitimate regime” responsible for repression, cross-border terrorism, and systematic violations of fundamental human rights, particularly against women and minorities. In a detailed media address on Thursday, the Minister stated that the Afghan...

Overseas Pakistani Representative Shama Butt Attends High-Level EU Institutional Meeting in Portugal.
Dubai/Portugal, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ A high-level meeting featuring representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Portuguese diplomatic services was held in Portugal, bringing together senior European officials and community stakeholders to discuss institutional engagement and career pathways within the European Union. Among the distinguished participants was Shama Butt, a representative of the overseas Pakistani community in Portugal....

From Stagnation to Reform: Pakistan’s Economic Dilemma.
Pakistan’s economy today stands at a decisive moment in its history. It is neither collapsing nor comfortably stable. It is surviving — but survival alone is not a strategy for national progress. The real question is not whether Pakistan will default, but whether it will reform. Recent official estimates show Pakistan’s economic growth hovering around 2–3 percent annually. For a...

Pakistan Rejects Disinformation Following Border Incident; Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Stability.
Brussels / Islamabad,27 Feb 2026 (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has stated that the Afghan Taliban authorities have resorted to propaganda and misinformation following what he described as operational setbacks during recent developments along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. In a news statement issued in Islamabad and reported by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the...

Kashmir: Law, Legitimacy and the Question of Human Rights.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 26, 2026 At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reaffirmed India’s commitment to democracy, pluralism, and the protection of human rights. Shortly thereafter, India’s delegate, Ms. Annupama Singh, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and will remain an...
