We are presenting Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary By Unib Rashid Madam Minister,Honourable Members, One topic of the European Council will be defence. We discussed it two weeks ago here, in this hemicycle, and we discussed it at the informal meeting of the leaders in Copenhagen a few weeks...
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Flemish startup nxgsat raises 1.2M to bridge the gap between 5G and satellites
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Flemish technology startup nxgsat, which specialises in innovative satellite communications, has raised 1.2 million euros in fresh capital. The investment, announced on Tuesday, comes from the Flemish investment company PMV and the imec.istart future fund. Founded by Alain Rolle and Frederik Simoens, nxgsat aims to make satellite communications more widely accessible...
Former Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo nominated to head the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Former Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo will become the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).According to Belgian news agency “Belga”, UN secretary-general António Guterres has proposed De Croo for the top post. His appointment still requires formal approval by the UNDP board and a subsequent vote in the...
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar meets with new EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis
Brussels, (Hafiz Unib Rashid) __ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Raimundas Karoblis. According to the European Union’s office in Pakistan, the discussions covered a range of important issues, including upcoming high-level bilateral engagements between Pakistan and the...
Special Meeting Between Jhelum Foundation and Devotion Charity Held in Jhelum
Brussels, (Hafiz Unib Rashid) __ A special meeting of the Jhelum Foundation was held recently in Jhelum, hosted by Chaudhry Ghulam Ahmed Zumurd. The session was convened to review possibilities of collaboration between the Jhelum Foundation, a registered charity operating under the laws of the Punjab province, and DEVOTION, a federally registered organization established by...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets MEP Michael Gahler to Discuss Strengthening Pakistan–EU Relations
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Mr. Michael Gahler, Member of the European Parliament, at Pakistan House in Brussels. During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on a range of issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations between Pakistan and the...
Pakistan Embassy in Brussels Hosts Networking Conference to Boost Pakistan-Belgium Cooperation in Education and Science
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels organized a networking conference connecting Pakistani students and professionals from various fields. The event brought together representatives from the European Commission, Belgian institutions, and the Pakistani diaspora. Representatives from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Flemish Higher Education Council highlighted the positive trajectory...
Chair of KCEU Ali Raza Syed asked for an urgent international action
SEOUL, South Korea/Brussels (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has called for an urgent and serious International community action on Jammu and Kashmir issue. He was addressing an international event in Seoul, the capital city of Sout Korea on human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. The landmark seminar titled...
IMF Reports Moderate Slowdown in Global Economic Output
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated a moderate slowdown in global output. According to the institution’s latest report released today, the IMF has revised its projection for global growth, lowering it from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025. The report further stated that while the global economy remained resilient...
EU countries must have Energy Efficiency Directive into national law.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ By now, all EU countries must have translated the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law. This is a key step to reduce energy consumption and support those most affected by high energy costs and those facing energy poverty. Priority updates to support households with high energy costs and those facing energy...









