Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Commission on Monday launched a new initiative, in cooperation with Belgium and several international partners, to support the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. As part of the initiative, €883.6 million has been allocated to restore critical infrastructure damaged during Israeli military operations. The funding will support projects aimed at...
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UN Secretary-General Candidate Macky Sall Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif, Discusses Multilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Macky Sall, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Friday, where both leaders discussed the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and the central role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges. During the meeting,...
UK MP Afzal Khan Calls for Investigation into Rupert Lowe Over Alleged Islamophobic Remarks.
BRUSSELS/LONDON, (Unib Rashid) – British Labour MP Afzal Khan, who represents Manchester Rusholme, has formally urged the UK’s Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to investigate Rupert Lowe MP, accusing him of making false and inflammatory statements about British Muslims and bringing the House of Commons into disrepute. In a letter addressed to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards...
Croatian Foreign Minister Meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Both Sides Pledge Stronger Bilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Croatian Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Thursday, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding Pakistan-Croatia relations across a wide range of sectors. The meeting was also attended by Deputy...
‘From the Archives’ Series: Embassy of Pakistan Brussels Pays Tribute to Ambassador Shaukat Umar’s Diplomatic Legacy
Brussels, (Unib Rashid): The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has published another feature in its “From the Archives” series, highlighting the distinguished diplomatic career of former Ambassador Shaukat Umar, who served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg from July 2001 to August 2002. Drawing on its archival records, the Embassy noted...
KC-EU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed pays a great tribute to Shaheed Burhan Wani.
Brussles, (Unib Rashid) – Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU)’s Chairman Mr Ali Raza Syed has paid a glowing tribute to the great Martyr Burhan Muzaffar Wani as saying Wani has sacrificed his blood to sustain the freedom movement. In in a meeting organized by Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) in Brussels in connection with martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani, chair...
EU Imposes €3 Customs Duty on Every Online Purchase from Outside the Bloc
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Online shoppers in the European Union are being urged to take note of new import rules, as a €3 temporary customs duty will now apply to low-value goods purchased from outside the EU. According to the European Commission, the measure is part of the EU’s broader effort to strengthen consumer protection...
Europol Global Anti-Trafficking Operation Leads to Over 1,000 Arrests, More Than 2,000 Victims Identified.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European law enforcement agency, Europol, has announced that more than 1,000 suspects were arrested during the global anti-human trafficking operation “Global Chain”, conducted in cooperation with law enforcement authorities from 59 countries and international partners. The coordinated operation targeted criminal networks involved in sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced criminality, and...
Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority Welcomes Historic Seafood Export Milestone.
Brussels/Karachi,(Unib Rashid) – Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority, Asim Abrar, has hailed Pakistan’s achievement of US$568 million in seafood exports during FY 2025–26 as a historic milestone for the country’s fisheries sector. In his statement, Asim Abrar said: “The record seafood exports of US$568 million reflect the resilience, dedication, and hard work...
Major Step Toward Abolishing the Belgian Senate as Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Belgium’s federal parliament has taken a major step toward abolishing the Belgian Senate after approving an amendment to Article 195 of the Constitution, a prerequisite for the Senate’s eventual dissolution. The amendment required a two-thirds majority, which was comfortably secured. A total of 110 members of parliament, including lawmakers from the...









