Islamabad, (TW News) – The Chairman of the Kashmir Institute of International Relations, Altaf Hussain Wani has sought the UN Special Rapporteur’s urgent attention towards the “systematic and selective targeting” of educational and religious institutions in Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir.In a detailed communication submitted to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom...
Islamabad, (TW News) – Four in ten children aged 12-36 months living in high-risk areas of seven cities in Pakistan were found to have lead in their blood, according to a new study by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (M/o NHSR&C) and UNICEF released yesterday. Lead exposure can stunt growth, cause anaemia, and...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation today with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. During the call, both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, including its economic and broader implications. The EU’s High Representative appreciated Pakistan’s...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — With the support of the European Union, a state-of-the-art Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence for women has been established at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences) in Peshawar. Over the next two years, 1,000 women from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will receive free training in IT and high-tech...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan has released footage showing the successful launch and target engagement of its Fateh-II missile system, with the video clearly demonstrating the missile striking its designated target. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Rocket Force Command carried out a successful training launch of the indigenously...
Pakistan reduced malaria incidence by 10% in 2025 compared to 2024, but it still reported 1.8 million cases, as the country has not yet recovered from the surge triggered by the 2022 climate-driven floods. Islamabad, (TW News) – On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on all partners to intensify the response to...
Karachi/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s auto sector is facing growing concerns over weak localisation, as new vehicle assemblers appear increasingly reliant on imported components, while local vendors continue to voice strong reservations over limited domestic production. With the current auto policy set to expire on June 30, industry stakeholders say new entrants have yet to...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability. During the call, the Prime Minister shared an overview of his recent...
Karachi, (TW News) – The Project Steering Committee of the Italian Government funded “Resilience and Adaptation by Fostering Anticipatory Action” (RAFAA) project met for the first time in Karachi. The meeting, chaired by Secretary of the Agriculture Department Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Zaman Narejo and the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Her Excellency Marilina Armellin, brought...
Islamabad, (TW News) – The Kingdom of Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), has contributed US$4.17 million to UNICEF under the 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal. This timely and flexible contribution will enable UNICEF to respond quickly to climate-induced and other emergencies across Pakistan, delivering critical, lifesaving services to children and families...
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