Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei, born in 1939 in Mashhad, served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 until his reported assassination in March 2026. Emerging as a prominent cleric and close associate of Ruhollah Khomeini during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Khamenei survived an assassination attempt in 1981 that left his right arm partially paralyzed. He served as Iran’s...
Northern Frontier at the Crossroads: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Fault Line Exposed
The recent wave of “surgical strikes” and cross-border operations along the approximately 2,670 km frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again exposed a fragile fault line in regional security. What may appear as tactical military responses risk evolving into a prolonged strategic confrontation. The border is not merely a line on a map; it is a complex geopolitical corridor...
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Convenes Emergency Security Meeting on Iran–US Escalation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has convened a meeting of the European Security College to review the recent attack on Iran and the subsequent strikes by Iran on U.S. targets in various Gulf countries. According to the Commission, the meeting will be held on Monday. Earlier, European leaders in Brussels issued a...
‘Operation Ghazab lil Haq’: Claims of Heavy Taliban Losses in Latest Military Update
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....