ISLAMABAD, 30 May 2025, (TW) __ Pakistan – On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced strengthened collaboration to tackle the devastating economic and health impacts of tobacco, which causes 164 000 deaths and economic losses of PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 700 billion – approximately US$ 2.5...
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Junaid Ali BEM Named Finalist in BBC Radio London’s ‘Make a Difference’ Awards 2025
LONDON, 1st JUNE 2025, (TW) __ Junaid Ali BEM has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious BBC Radio London Make a Difference Awards 2025, in recognition of his outstanding dedication and impact within the community. In an official communication from the BBC, the judges commended Junaid for his exceptional efforts, noting they were...
A shared sentiment of thankfulness was expressed to President Trump: Sardar Zarif Khan
Washington, D.C.May 31, 2025. (TW) __ Sardar Zarif Khan, Advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir and main organizer of the event, exclaimed in delight when he noticed that the men, women and children were in front of the White House while it was pouring rain. Sardar Zarif added that it was heartening to note...
Newly Appointed Pakistani Ambassador to Switzerland Meets Senior Journalist Imran Muzammal
Bern, (Special Correspondent) — Pakistan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, held a special meeting with senior journalist Imran Muzammal. On this occasion, Mr. Muzammal warmly welcomed the ambassador and presented him with a bouquet of flowers. During the meeting, both discussed in detail the challenges faced by the Pakistani community residing...
UNICEF launches child marriage campaign with National Ambassador Saba Qamar
UNICEF calls for collective action to end child marriage in Pakistan. ISLAMABAD, 28 May 2025: UNICEF has launched a video campaign featuring National Ambassador Saba Qamar, to raise awareness about the urgent need to end child marriage in Pakistan. The video calls on communities to speak up against this harmful practice and reinforces UNICEF’s commitment to...
Ambassador Aamar Aftab Qureshi Discusses Labour Import with Greek Labour Ministry Official
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“Zaiqa-e-Mohabbat: When Love Guru Gets Spicy at Table 42”
In the ever-changing menu of Pakistani cinema, “Love Guru” arrives not just as a film — but as a full-course cultural platter. Directed by Nadeem Baig and penned by comedy chef Vasay Chaudhry, this cinematic dish stars none other than Humayun Saeed as the so-called Love Guru — a man who thinks he’s the Michelin...
Tobacco costs Pakistan 164 000 lives and US$ 2.5 billion annually; urgent tax increases can save lives
Islamabad, 27 May 2025, (TW) – The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Pakistan is losing 164 000 lives and PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 700 billion (approximately US$ 2.5 billion) annually due to the devastating impacts of tobacco on public health and is calling for urgent measures – including increased taxation – to save lives. All tobacco products...
Pulwama to Pahalgam: How India’s Propaganda Strategy is Losing Global Credibility
As Orwell once wrote, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” In an age where facts travel faster than fiction, the BJP-RSS narrative around the Pahalgam attack is steadily falling apart under global scrutiny. Pakistan has responded with clear counterarguments, and international observers are growing increasingly skeptical. As India’s...
Bleeding India with a Thousand Cuts: Pakistan’s Asymmetric Warfare Doctrine
In the high-stakes theater of South Asian geopolitics, where nuclear arsenals, historical grievances, and territorial disputes intersect, Pakistan has developed a strategic approach that shifts the balance of power away from sheer military might and towards more sophisticated, indirect methods. This approach referred to as “Bleeding India with a Thousand Cuts relies on asymmetric warfare...









