BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan imported food products worth $9.16 billion during fiscal year 2026, accounting for 13.2 percent of the country’s total import bill, despite agriculture contributing 23.4 percent to the national GDP, according to data shared by the non-governmental organization Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBDT). An analysis released by the organization indicates...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met a nine-member delegation of Google led by Wilson White, Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, to discuss Pakistan’s digital transformation, youth skills development and the expansion of technology-driven economic opportunities. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker also accompanied the Google delegation...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Kashmiri political leader Altaf Hussain Wani has raised questions over the state of civil liberties and democratic freedoms in India, citing assessments by several international organisations that have expressed concerns over civic space, press freedom and human rights. In a post on social media, Wani highlighted assessments by CIVICUS, Freedom House...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan has expressed solidarity with the people of Belgium affected by the devastating wildfires in the High Fens region, extending its support to those forced to evacuate their homes and to emergency personnel battling the fires. In a message shared on social media, Pakistan said its thoughts and support were with...
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – A fresh debate has emerged in Pakistan over the criteria and merit for national civil awards after journalist Ashba Kamran wrote to President Asif Ali Zardari seeking a review and withdrawal of certain honours announced on August 14, 2026. In her letter, dated August 15, Kamran argued that the practice of...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels commemorated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day today with a dignified flag-hoisting ceremony, bringing together members of the Pakistani community, and friends of Pakistan from Belgium and Luxembourg, to celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and national pride. The national flag was hoisted by Ambassador Rahim Hayat...
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Federal Minister and Chairman of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, visited the Secretariat of the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) in Brussels. He participated a roundtable discussion with members of the council headed by its Chair Ali Raza Syed and other community’s figures. The discussion was focused...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – People across Kashmir have joined Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, reaffirming their enduring connection with the country and their commitment to its peace, prosperity and strength. Marking Pakistan’s Independence Day, Kashmiris paid tribute to the sacrifices made by generations for the cause of freedom and national unity. They said that the sacrifices—both...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels organized Pakistan Festival 2026 today at Palais Agora, near the iconic Grand Place in the heart of Brussels, bringing together a vibrant celebration of Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, cuisine, tourism and commercial potential. The day‑long festival offered Belgian and international visitors, members of the...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s horticulture sector is poised for significant growth as the government moves to expand value-added exports, improve post-harvest management and attract investment in modern processing and supply-chain infrastructure. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, speaking in a discussion with Dr. Muhammad Azeem Khan, Consultant at the Pakistan Horticulture Development and...
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