Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The first-ever “Made in Pakistan SMEs Cluster Expo 2026”, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), will be held later this month at the Expo Centre Lahore. The three-day exhibition will take place from January 24 to January 26, showcasing a wide range of products from Pakistan’s Small...
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Brussels: Pakistani Embassy Participates in Erasmus+ Information Program.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Officials from the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels participated in an information session of the European Union’s global education development program Erasmus+, during which Pakistan also expressed its interest in participating in other components of the project. According to details, the session focused on key actions under the Erasmus+ program, including...
Standing Committee on Agri-Tourism (FCCI) Holds Key Meeting at FCCI Committee Room.
Faisalabad, (Unib Rashid) __ The Standing Committee on Agri-Tourism of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) held an important meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the FCCI Committee Room. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tariq Tanveer, Convener, and attended by Ms. Shazia Sharif, Co-Convener, along with all committee members. The primary...
UrgENT APPEAL SOUNDS ALARM OVER “LIVESTOCK GENOCIDE” THREATENING PAKISTAN’S FOOD SECURITY.
Karachi/ Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s dairy and livestock sector is facing a severe and largely unchecked crisis as large-scale slaughter of breeding animals and newborn calves threatens the country’s long-term food security, industry representatives warned in an urgent appeal to the nation’s top civil and military leadership. Shakir Umar Gujjar, Central President of the...
Brussels: Kashmiris’ Struggle for Right to Self-Determination will Continue until its achievement: KCEU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels,(Unib Rashid) __ Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), Ali Raza Syed, has stated that the Kashmiris’ struggle for the right to self-determination is in accordance with United Nations resolutions and will continue until this right is achieved. He expressed these views while addressing a webinar titled “5th January: Kashmir, the United Nations, and the...
Bulgaria Becomes 21st Member of the European Union; Celebrations Held in Sofia.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Bulgaria has officially become the 21st member of the European Union, marking the occasion with grand celebrations in its capital, Sofia. The Central Bank building was illuminated, while images of euro coins and European Union flags were prominently displayed. Large crowds were seen celebrating joyfully as the historic moment unfolded. At...
How Pakistan Lost Its Lead in the Global Textile Industry.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ In 2003, Pakistan was ahead of regional competitors in textile exports, earning $8.3bn from overseas sales. At the time, Vietnam exported $3.9bn worth of textiles, while Bangladesh’s exports stood at $5.6bn. Two decades on, the picture has changed dramatically. Bangladesh and Vietnam have each become $50bn textile exporters, while Pakistan now...
International Community Must Fulfill Its Responsibility to Protect the Rights of Kashmiris, Speakers Stress at Brussels Seminar.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, speakers at a seminar held at the European headquarters in Brussels strongly emphasized that the protection of the rights of Kashmiris is the responsibility of the international community. The important seminar, titled “Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Protection of the Rights of Kashmiris,”...
Passport System Restored at Pakistan Embassy in Madrid, Applications Resume.
Madrid, (Unib Rashid) __ The passport system at the Pakistan Embassy in Madrid, Spain, has been fully restored, allowing esteemed members of the Pakistani community to submit their passport applications at the Embassy. According to an official announcement, passport services had been temporarily suspended due to technical issues. The system is now fully operational. The...
Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) Elects Zafar Masud as Chairman and Constitutes 16-member Executive Committee.
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including two female members and eight newly inducted member banks, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity and broader industry representation. Following the elections, the Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of The...









