Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) – February 2026 In early February 2026, Pakistan hosted the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in back-to-back visits within 48 hours, highlighting strong political support for regional connectivity initiatives. These visits complement ongoing discussions on the USD 7 billion Pakistan–Kazakhstan railway project, reinforcing the strategic imperative to operationalize north–south trade corridors....
The people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have observed Kashmir Solidarity Day for more than seventy-five years to demonstrate their continuous support for those living in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Every year on February 5 millions of people raise their voices against India which commits human rights violations while denying...
Each year, as the fifth day of February arrives, it brings with it a solemn reminder that the trials of Kashmir are far from forgotten. Kashmir Day is not a mere date upon a calendar; it is a testament to courage, resilience, and unwavering hope. To me, it is intensely personal. I have seen the...
In recent years, the insurance industry has undergone a major digital transformation, with insurance quotes online emerging as one of the most searched and relied-upon tools for consumers worldwide. From health and auto insurance to life and travel coverage, online comparison platforms are reshaping how individuals and businesses evaluate policies, prices, and providers. Industry experts...
The Dairy Conference held on 4 February 2026 at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, was presented as a major policy engagement to steer Pakistan’s dairy sector toward growth and exports. In substance, however, the event exposed a deeper and recurring weakness in agricultural governance: policy discussions...
The recent attacks in Balochistan are not isolated acts of violence, nor are they spontaneous security breakdowns triggered by momentary unrest. They are the latest expressions of a deep, unresolved political conflict that has simmered for decades between the province and the Pakistani state. Since Pakistan’s inception, Balochistan has witnessed repeated cycles of insurgency—each rooted...
Last year, in a boardroom in Rabat watching Pakistani and Moroccan business leaders realizethey had been looking for each other for years — without knowing it. Our delegation to Morocco and Tunisia, meeting chambers of commerce, municipal leaders, and diplomatic representatives, confirmed something I’ve seen repeatedly over 26 years in cultural promotion: the infrastructure for...
Balochistan has recently witnessed a disturbing surge of coordinated and deadly attacks targeting security installations, public infrastructure, and civilian life, clearly reflecting a renewed attempt to destabilize the province. These incidents, unfolding across multiple districts within a compressed timeframe, were neither isolated nor spontaneous. The scale, timing, and synchronization of the assaults point unmistakably toward...
Types, Costs, Legal Requirements & Best Options Health insurance is not just a benefit in Germany — it is a legal requirement. For Pakistanis living in or planning to move to Germany on a job seeker visa, student visa, skilled worker visa, or family reunion visa, having valid health insurance is mandatory to obtain and...
Pakistan is confronting a deeply troubling economic reality that receives far less attention than fiscal deficits, IMF programmes, or exchange-rate volatility. The real structural crisis lies in the extraordinary imbalance between the documented and undocumented segments of the economy. At present, Pakistan’s documented economy is estimated at around 400 billion dollars, while the undocumented economy...
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