Ambassador Mohammad Masood served as Pakistan’s Head of Mission to the European Communities during a formative period in Pakistan–Europe relations. On 26 November 1970, he presented his credentials to Franco Maria Malfatti, then President of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC), marking an important milestone in the formalization of Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with the...
The initiatives of the Chief Minister of Punjab regarding the introduction of the Kisan Card and Livestock Card are highly appreciable and reflect a positive intention to support the agriculture and livestock sectors during a period of rising economic pressure on farmers. The effort to introduce digital financial inclusion, interest-free credit facilities, and institutional support...
On 23 April 2025, one day after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK), India announced that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance with immediate effect. Sixty-five years of water-sharing arrangements, arrangements that had survived three wars, multiple military crises and sustained bilateral...
The recent leak of secret documents linked to India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has reignited controversy surrounding the Pahalgam incident and raised serious questions about the true nature of the attack. According to reports, these documents reveal a carefully planned operation aimed not only at creating chaos in Indian illegally occupied...
In August 2025, cloudbursts tore through Kishtwar district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. At least 60 people were killed. More than 100 were injured. Approximately 200 went missing. Roads dissolved into rivers of mud. Bridges collapsed. Communities already living under the weight of military occupation and economic strain found themselves additionally buried under...
The announcement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding the export of one million animals and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Chinese companies has generated considerable attention in Pakistan’s agricultural and livestock circles. The proposal has been presented as a major economic opportunity capable of increasing foreign exchange earnings, strengthening bilateral trade...
On 22 April 2025, gunmen entered the Baisaran Valley meadow near Pahalgam and killed 26 civilians in broad daylight. The victims were mostly tourists, selected by religion, shot in a popular recreational spot accessible only by pony track. It was the deadliest attack on civilians in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir since 2008. The...
At a time of heightened geopolitical tension, capitals across the world are signalling intent through visibility. Tehran remains diplomatically engaged despite pressure. Washington, D.C. continues to project strategic clarity. Tel Aviv operates with assertive openness. In contrast, Islamabad appears restrained—secure, controlled, and noticeably subdued. This contrast is not merely aesthetic; it is consequential. With an...
A highly contentious—and deeply troubling—debate is currently unfolding in Pakistan: whether para-veterinary personnel, particularly those holding Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD) certificates, should be registered through the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. This is not a routine administrative adjustment, nor a benign policy refinement; it is, in essence, an attempt that many in the profession view as...
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, marks a critical escalation point in South Asian tensions. India’s immediate attribution to Pakistan, without presenting verifiable evidence, has drawn scrutiny from regional analysts questioning inconsistencies in the narrative. Rather than restraint, New Delhi’s response adopted a confrontational posture, intensifying regional instability and raising serious concerns about escalation...
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