May 5, 2026, (Humaira Qadri) – Located in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar Press Enclave, which houses offices of many prominent media houses, is a testimony to how journalism became a victim of action from state and non-state actors, curbing freedom of press. The hub of Kashmir’s media activity is named...
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Afzal Khan Raises Alarm Over “Genocide” Concerns, Urges Immediate Action.
London, (Unib Rashid) — Member of Parliament Afzal Khan has expressed grave concern over what he described as a worsening humanitarian crisis, warning that signs of “genocide” are becoming increasingly visible and cannot be ignored. Speaking in a recent statement, Khan emphasized that the situation reflects a severe breakdown in human security, adding that both...
IMF Program and Import-Led Auto Policy: A Threat to Pakistan’s Industrial Future.
Pakistan’s current IMF-supported economic framework is gradually steering the country toward an import-led auto industry, raising serious concerns about long-term industrial sustainability. While such policies may provide short-term macroeconomic stability, they risk undermining local manufacturing, technology development, and employment generation. The auto sector, instead of evolving into a localized manufacturing base, is increasingly shifting toward...
Lahore Launches Pakistan’s First Child-Friendly City Initiative.
Lahore Development Authority and UNICEF sign partnership to put children at the centre of urban planning. Islamabad, (TW News) – Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and UNICEF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch Pakistan’s first Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI) in Lahore, home to over 15 million people including 5.7 million children. This global...
Midwives: A Critical Investment for Health and Development in Pakistan.
By Dr. Luay ShabanehUNFPA Representative in Pakistan Islamabad, May 4 2025; On the International Day of the Midwife on May 5, we are reminded of a profound truth. Midwives are the guardians of life at its most critical moments, ensuring the safety of mothers, newborns and families, and supporting health and wellbeing far beyond birth. Across...
Khalistan Declaration’s 40th Anniversary Marked in Frankfurt with Flag Hoisting Ceremony.
Frankfurt, (Younas Khan) — A ceremony was held in the German city of Frankfurt at the Gurdwara Sikh Center to mark the 40th anniversary of the Khalistan declaration. The event was organized by the gurdwara’s management committee with the support of the Sikh community (Sangat). On the occasion, the Khalistan flag was hoisted, and salutes...
Middle East Unrest
The present situation of the Middle East is very alarming and the role that the USA hasplayed in making this happen is nothing more than a war crime. The initiation of an illegalwar, assassination of a sovereign leader, the escalation of the region’s strategic warfare forthe destruction of humanity has been something the whole world...
Sovereignty Non Negotiable : The lessons from operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos.
The strategic landscape of South Asia has long been defined by a precarious balance of power. For Pakistan, the struggle has consistently been one of securing sovereignty and progress in the face of persistent regional pressures. Central to this tension remains the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), where the natural right...
Wani urges UN mandate holders to stop systematic and selective targeting of educational and religious institutions in occupied Kashmir.
Islamabad, (TW News) – The Chairman of the Kashmir Institute of International Relations, Altaf Hussain Wani has sought the UN Special Rapporteur’s urgent attention towards the “systematic and selective targeting” of educational and religious institutions in Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir.In a detailed communication submitted to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom...
Pakistan Needs an Inclusive Budget, Not Just an IMF-Compliant Budget.
Pakistan is approaching the Federal Budget 2026-27 at a time when the country stands at a highly sensitive economic crossroads. Pakistan today is a country of nearly 240 million people, with more than 60 percent of its population below the age of 30. Despite being a large emerging market economy of around 350 billion US...









