Paris, (Younis Khan) – Members of the Sikh community in France staged a protest demonstration at Place de la République in Paris to mark 42 years since the Indian Army’s operation at the Golden Temple. June 1984 remains a significant and tragic period in Sikh history due to Operation Blue Star, an event widely regarded...
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Kashmir at the United Nations:A Dispute the World Cannot Pretend Has Disappeared.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice June 9, 2026 The annual report of the United Nations Security Council to the General Assembly is often viewed as a routine institutional document. Yet, hidden within its hundreds of pages are important indicators of the issues that continue to occupy the attention of the international...
Agricultural Nation or Agricultural Decline? The Question of Pakistan’s Cotton Devastation.
The decline of cotton production in Pakistan is not merely a shift in agricultural statistics; it represents the gradual collapse of an entire national economic structure. In 2004–2005, Pakistan produced 14.2 million bales of cotton, whereas in 2025–2026 this figure has dropped sharply to just 4.8 million bales. This is not a normal economic fluctuation...
Civilians Turned Into Human Shields: The Human Cost of Military Operations in Kashmir.
The conflict in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to produce painful stories that raise serious questions about human rights, civilian safety, and the conduct of military operations. A recent incident in Kulgam district has once again brought international attention to the suffering of ordinary Kashmiris who find themselves trapped between militarization and fear....
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on World Environment Day.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – On the occasion of World Environment Day, Pakistan joins the global community in reaffirming its unwavering commitment towards environmental protection of the planet. The preservation of our environment is a shared global responsibility. Only through collective efforts, effective international cooperation, and sustained commitment can we ensure an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient...
Budget Proposals for SME Growth, Export Enhancement and Industrial Development.
Mashood Khan Director SMEDA said Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment, industrial output, and exports. However, SMEs continue to face several challenges that must be addressed in the upcoming budget to enhance competitiveness, increase exports, and support economic growth.
Producing Veterinary Graduates Without Clinical Competency — A Growing Educational Crisis in Pakistan.
Pakistan is currently producing veterinary graduates through nearly 20 institutions offering the five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program. On paper, this expansion appears to be a sign of progress in higher education. However, in reality, it has exposed a serious structural flaw in veterinary training: the inability of most institutions to produce clinically...
Kashmir’s shrinking religious spaces: Attempts to normalize the abnormal.
The continued restrictions on Kashmiri Muslims’ religious gatherings expose a glaring contradiction in the Indian occupation authorities’ callous approach towards religious freedoms in a region long plagued by conflict, instability, and political uncertainty. There is a consistent pattern of repression targeting political and religious rights of the majority community who happen to be Muslims. Pertinently,...
New student laws for foreign students in Belgium
Since 1 June 2026, Belgium has introduced stricter rules for non-EU students. Admission to a university alone will no longer be sufficient. Students will also need to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies. Under the new rules:Students must obtain at least 60 credits during their first two years.After that, they must complete at least...
Kashmir After 2019: Why Global Attention Has Not Faded.
When Harvard Law, UN Bodies, International Courts, and Pakistan’s Own Leadership Speak the Same Truth About Kashmir, the World Must Finally Listen The most revealing thing a government can do is not what it says but what it refuses to let others see. India has spent almost seven years constructing a narrative around its August...








