London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Around 2.7 million workers across the United Kingdom are set to receive a pay rise this week following an increase in the national minimum wage. The hourly wage for workers aged 21 and above has been raised by 50 pence to £12.71. For those aged between 18 and 20, wages...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, are set to undertake an official visit to the United States in April 2026. The visit is being organized after extensive planning to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. Following the U.S. visit, the royal couple is also expected to...
London, (Unib Rashid) – The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in addressing discrimination against Muslims, as the Labour government formally adopted a non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hostility—marking a milestone in efforts to confront rising hate incidents across the country. According to British MP Afzal Khan, while the move is widely welcomed, it represents...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar was received by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan-China relations, the regional situation, and matters of mutual interest. The two leaders reaffirmed...
Bremen, Germany (Unib Rashid) – In a significant development for sustainable agriculture and global textile supply chains, SAWiE Ecosystems and Bizpando AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the transition of Pakistan’s cotton sector towards a low-carbon, traceable, and internationally compliant model. The agreement was signed by Jasper Bhaumick and Fritz Böhmler...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with the European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren, at the European External Action Service. According to sources, the discussion focused on strengthening engagement between Pakistan and the European Union on human rights, enhancing...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – President of the European Council, António Costa, has expressed his best wishes for the success of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts regarding the Middle East situation. He conveyed these sentiments during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. António Costa stated that he spoke with the Prime Minister to hear...
Geneva, (Younas Khan) – During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Sikh community organized a side event aimed at highlighting alleged human rights violations against Sikhs in India, as well as incidents of targeting and killings of Sikhs abroad. The event also drew attention to the treatment of...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has reinforced its status as Pakistan’s leading university in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving significant progress across multiple disciplines. A major highlight of this year’s rankings is NUST’s impressive performance in Computer Science, where it climbed 50 positions...
Islamabad, Brussels (Unib Rashid) – The Quadrilateral Consultations among the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt commenced in Islamabad on Sunday, bringing together key regional stakeholders to deliberate on pressing geopolitical developments and areas of mutual cooperation. At the opening session, the participating Foreign Ministers posed for a formal family photograph, marking...
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