Pakistan’s livestock sector has the potential to strengthen rural livelihoods, food security and exports, but continued reliance on foreign expertise raises questions about national capacity. Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik calls for empowering Pakistani scientists, strengthening veterinary research and making livestock development a path to self-reliance.
Author: Tarkeen-e-watan (Tarkeen-e-watan )
Rizwan Sulehria Honoured with International Business & Corporate Lawyer UK 2026 Award
London, (TW News) – Pakistani-origin legal professional Rizwan Sulehria has announced that he has been honoured with the International Business & Corporate Lawyer UK 2026 Award by the Association of European Attorneys (AEA), an organisation based in Berlin, Germany. Sharing the news of the recognition, Sulehria described the award as another proud moment in his...
Federal Judicial Academy and UNICEF Launch Model Child Court to Advance
ISLAMABAD, (TW NEW) – Pakistan has taken an important step towards strengthening children’s access to justice with the inauguration of an Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) and Model Child Court at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) in Islamabad. The facility will provide a permanent, practical learning environment for judicial professionals, demonstrating how justice systems can better...
Kashmir between Realpolitik and International Law: The Unfulfilled Promise of 1947
The Kashmir dispute highlights the gap between international legal principles and geopolitical realities, raising questions about self-determination, international commitments and global accountability. This analysis examines why the promise associated with 1947 remains unfulfilled and why a peaceful, politically legitimate solution is essential for regional stability.
Two Pakistans: Dual Nationality and Civil Service — No Sacred Cows, No Selective Accountability
Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik questions reports that key occupational groups in Pakistan’s civil service may have been excluded from a foreign nationality declaration exercise. He calls for publication of the original memorandum, a clear legal justification for exemptions and equal accountability across public institutions.
Bigwigs behind Kashmir skullduggery
A historical analysis of the political manoeuvres surrounding Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, India’s military intervention on October 27, and the controversy over the state’s accession. The article examines the unfulfilled UN-backed plebiscite and its continuing significance in the Kashmir dispute.
The Case India Brought: From Security Council Referral to the Plebiscite Pledge.
India took the Kashmir question to the UN, accepted a framework for a free and impartial plebiscite, yet the vote never took place. Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the historical record and the unresolved promise of self-determination.
Kashmir’s Half-Widows: Suspended Between Hope and Loss
Thousands of women in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continue to live in uncertainty as their husbands remain missing and their legal, economic and social struggles persist.
The stories of Kashmir’s half-widows highlight decades of unresolved disappearances and growing calls for truth, accountability and justice.
Repatriation of Balochistan’s Eleven Employees — Where Is the Chief Minister?
Eleven employees from Balochistan face an uncertain employment future after nearly 20 years of public service, prompting Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik to call for urgent intervention by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.
The article urges provincial and federal authorities to work together to protect the employees’ applicable service rights, seniority and employment prospects.
27 October: The Plebiscite, the Voter Register and Kashmir’s Future.
On 27 October, Kashmir Black Day, Zainab Noor examines the long-pending UN-supervised plebiscite and argues that protecting the historical voter register is essential to a credible vote on Kashmir’s future.
The article explores the legal, demographic and diplomatic challenges surrounding Kashmir’s right to self-determination and proposes preserving documentary evidence of state-subject status.







