Islamabad has emerged at this moment as an important center of global diplomacy as high-level delegations from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and several key regional countries have gathered for urgent negotiations aimed at preventing further escalation in the ongoing US–Iran tensions. The talks, being held over 10–11 April 2026, are taking place under extraordinary...
Pakistan’s long-term economic stability is deeply tied to one critical equation: localization leads to industrialization, and industrialization fuels SME growth. Across the world, successful developing economies have demonstrated that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of sustainable growth — contributing significantly to GDP, employment generation, and domestic value addition. Globally, SMEs account for...
ILO, TMA and PRGMEA sign MoUs to improve workplace practices in the textile and apparel sector and support more competitive, responsible supply chains. KARACHI, (TW News) – Pakistan’s textile and apparel enterprises will gain stronger support to improve labour standards, strengthen workplace practices, and remain competitive in global supply chains. The International Labour Organization (ILO),...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairman : World Forum for Peace & Justice April 8, 2026 The world breathed a collective sigh of relief when a potentially catastrophic confrontation in the Gulf was paused at the eleventh hour. Hundreds of millions across Iran and neighboring states were spared the horrors of imminent conflict, and billions of dollars’...
In an increasingly polarized and conflict-prone global environment—where tensions between major powers, regional conflicts, and shifting alliances have created an atmosphere of uncertainty—even a temporary pause in hostilities carries immense strategic and humanitarian value. The recent development, whereby Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire following sustained diplomatic engagement, represents far more than a...
Secretary Health Muhammad Aslam Ghauri: “In the age after the constitution of the World Health Organization, science has made it possible to cure deadly diseases. Trusting and following medical science is not an option. Our future, and the future of our families depend on that.” Islamabad, (TW News) – Pakistan– The World Health Organization (WHO) and...
The Global world is at a key point of an emergency of what is ethical, moral and justifiable ingovernment leadership actions. The war in the Middle East has a key role in Global peaceand economics. The imperative question is how do countries form a positive diplomacyplatform in which this process will resolve this man made...
Executive SummaryFake encounters and extrajudicial killings in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir arecharacterized as systemic, state-sanctioned violence carried out with absolute impunity under the protective umbrella of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The report argues that local civilians—predominantly young men—have been rendered a “killable” lot, subjected to enforced disappearances, torture, and staged encounters. Security...
🇵🇰 Pakistan is exporting ethanol… while importing expensive petrol. This is not just a trade imbalance — it is a missed strategic opportunity. The Reality: Ethanol in Pakistan Pakistan produces approximately 1 billion litres of ethanol annually, primarily from molasses (a by-product of the sugar industry). 📊 Current allocation: – 70–80% exported – 15–20% used locally...
Founder and Chairman | Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) 🔷 AbstractPakistan’s fuel pricing mechanism is currently based on Import Parity Pricing (IPP), a system that fully transmits international oil price volatility to domestic consumers. Despite having domestic crude production (~15%) and local refining capacity, the pricing structure does not reflect internal cost advantages.This paper presents a...
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