Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran have effectively made the world more than $3 trillion richer, according to renowned economist Atif Mian. Mian stated that on April 7, global tensions escalated sharply following an ultimatum by Donald Trump, warning that “an entire civilization could die...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has stated that Israel’s recent decision to establish more than 30 new settlements in the occupied West Bank is illegal under international law and seriously undermines the prospects for peace and a two-state solution. According to a spokesperson for the EU External Action Service, the European Union strongly...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The World Bank on Thursday downgraded Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 3 percent, citing the negative impact of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The revised projection is significantly lower than the estimates shared by Islamabad with the International Monetary Fund. According to the report, rising...
Antwerp, (Unib Rashid) – The 19th edition of Antwerp Pride will be held this year under the theme “Fearless.” The theme was selected following extensive discussions within the LGBTQIA+ community, reflecting concerns over the rise of far-right movements in Europe and a potential shift toward conservatism among younger generations. At the same time, it highlights...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, held a meeting with Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the Prime Minister’s Office to review ongoing efforts aimed at promoting sustainable peace in the region. During the meeting, both leaders assessed the progress of...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has published the next episode of its “From the Archives” series. The initiative aims to highlight Pakistan’s diplomatic journey with Belgium and shed light on the contributions of Pakistani ambassadors who have served in the country. The latest installment focuses on Pakistan’s second Ambassador to...
Austria,Vienna (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – Vienna The two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has also received a positive response in Austria. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) told X that this was “an important step towards reducing tensions in an extremely tense situation”. Austrian Chancellor Stocker thanked Pakistan for the mediation. “This is opening the...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Israeli forces carried out a major strike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Wednesday, coinciding with the presence of Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in the country. The attack reportedly occurred just a few hundred meters from the Belgian embassy. At the time of the strike, Prévot was meeting with Lebanese leadership....
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi received BWegter, EU Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism, at the chancery in Brussels, Belgium, and Luxembourg. During the meeting, both sides discussed assessments of regional counter-terrorism threats and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union in the field of counter-terrorism.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Following statements from top European Union institutions, a group of world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez...
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