Islamabad, (TW News) __ A military update issued at 2100 hours on 28 February under the title “Operation Ghazb lil Haq” has claimed significant losses inflicted on the Taliban across multiple locations in Afghanistan. According to the statement, a total of 352 Taliban fighters were reportedly killed, while more than 535 were injured during the...
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Afzal Khan MP Condemns Israel–US Strikes on Iran, Urges Immediate Diplomatic De-escalation.
London, (TW News) – Afzal Khan MP has expressed deep concern over the recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran, warning that escalating military actions risk further destabilising the Middle East and endangering innocent lives. In a strongly worded statement, Afzal Khan MP said he was “deeply alarmed about the illegal Israeli and US attacks...
From Stagnation to Reform: Pakistan’s Economic Dilemma.
Pakistan’s economy today stands at a decisive moment in its history. It is neither collapsing nor comfortably stable. It is surviving — but survival alone is not a strategy for national progress. The real question is not whether Pakistan will default, but whether it will reform. Recent official estimates show Pakistan’s economic growth hovering around...
Kashmir: Law, Legitimacy and the Question of Human Rights.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 26, 2026 At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reaffirmed India’s commitment to democracy, pluralism, and the protection of human rights. Shortly thereafter, India’s delegate, Ms. Annupama Singh, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir “was,...
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Backs Sister City Initiatives, Summer Expo.
Ottawa, (TW News) — The High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa has reaffirmed its full support for initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan–Canada relations, following a high-level meeting focused on expanding sister city partnerships and advancing upcoming trade and cultural engagements. During the meeting, the Muhammad Saleem underscored the importance of aligning municipal-level collaborations with broader...
Pakistan Stuck in Political Economy Vicious Cycle of IMF Relief and Recurring Crises.
By Asad Ali Shah Pakistan continues to face a recurring economic pattern in which temporary financial relief is followed by renewed fiscal stress, raising questions about the country’s long-term reform trajectory. Each time Pakistan secures a bailout or debt rescheduling agreement from the International Monetary Fund, the immediate pressure on foreign reserves and fiscal balances...
Bangladesh Grows, Pakistan Borrows: Lessons in Reserve Management.
In recent months, a striking comparison has emerged in South Asia. Two neighbouring countries — Pakistan and Bangladesh — both faced external sector pressure, dollar shortages, and IMF oversight. Yet the outcomes have been noticeably different. The contrast does not lie in geography, population, or resources; rather, it lies in governance, discipline, and policy consistency....
THE SEMANTICS OF ERASURE, HOW INDIA’S “MISSING PERSONS” STATISTICS, LAUNDER SYSTEMIC VIOLENCE IN KASHMIR
i.The Alchemy of Categorization: From Enforced Disappearance toAdministrative AbsenceThe Indian state’s strategic shift from documenting “enforceddisappearances” (a crime against humanity under international law) to“missing persons” (an administrative category implying voluntary absence orcriminal victimhood) represents a masterclass in bureaucratic violence.The Rajya Sabha data—7,151 “missing” in 2023 alone, with 4,190 remaininguntraced—obscures a deliberate epistemic operation. By reframing...
Beyond Words:Reclaiming the Purpose of the Human Rights Council.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 23, 2026 The United Nations Commission on Human Rights held sixty-two sessions in Geneva until it was replaced in 2006 by the Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council is now holding its sixty-first session in Geneva, Switzerland under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto...
Inspiring Iftar Dinner Honors Humanitarian Service of KORT and Insaniat Foundation in Virginia.
Springfield, Virginia. February 22, 2026, (TW News) __ An exceptionally inspiring Iftar dinner was organized by the leadership of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Insaniat Foundation at the prestigious Haveli Banquet Hall in Springfield, Virginia. The gathering brought together more than two hundred members of the Washington metropolitan community in an atmosphere of gratitude,...








