While India invests heavily in advanced jets, Pakistan’s focus on training highly Skilled pilots has allowed the Pakistan Air Force to outmaneuver its Technologically superior neighbor, proving that the “man behind the gun” remains The critical factor in modern air combat. In the age of modern war, in which technological prowess comes to the foreground,...
Category: PAKISTAN-ASIA
FAO and CESVI sign partnership agreement with AICS to launch €4 Million climate resilience project in Sindh
Islamabad, May 19, 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and CESVI signed a partnership agreement on Friday to officially launch the RAFAA: Resilience & Adaptation by Fostering Anticipatory Action project in Sindh, Pakistan. Funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), the €4 million initiative aims to strengthen...
Fire and Silence: How 2025 Reshaped India-Pakistan Relations
2025 marked yet another grave chapter in the turbulent trajectory of Pakistan-India relations. A tragic incident in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, rather than prompting introspection, was hastily manipulated by India to justify aggression, pushing two nuclear-armed neighbors to the edge of war and drawing global concern over the spiraling tensions. On April 22, 2025, violence...
UNDP and ILO partner for stronger human rights standards in Pakistan’s business sector
Islamabad, 15 May 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a strategic partnership to promote responsible conduct and strengthen human rights due diligence across Pakistan’s business sector as part of UNDP’s Huqooq-e-Pakistan II Programme, supported by the European Union (EU). The partnership, formalized through an agreement signed by Dr....
UNESCO Strengthens Capacity of the Government of Sindh in Preserving the Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta in Pakistan
Makli, Pakistan, 16 May 2025 __ To enhance the capacity of professionals from the Directorate of Antiquities and Archaeology, Sindh, in safeguarding one of Pakistan’s World Heritage Sites – Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta, UNESCO organized a three-day workshop from 12 to 14 May 2025 on the effective restoration and conservation techniques for protecting the...
ILO and AICS partner to promote green jobs and economic inclusion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The new initiative will support skills training, enterprise development, and climate-resilient recovery efforts in flood-affected districts. ISLAMABAD, (TW) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have launched a new partnership to promote just transitions and decent work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Starting on June 2025, the three-year initiative will...
Human Trafficking Through Fake Visas: A National Crisis Born of Misinformation
The dream of working abroad – especially in the UAE – captivates thousands of Pakistanis. But behind that dream lies a grim reality: a rise in fraudulent visa schemes that are destroying families, bankrupting individuals, and landing many in jail or on deportation flights. In recent months, the UAE has tightened its visa regulations. Visas...
India-Pakistan ceasefire: A diplomatic milestone or temporary relief
On May 10, 2025, the Jeddah-based General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India. The announcement, while significant, raises broader questions about its sustainability and the deeper issues at stake – primarily the unresolved Kashmir issue. The OIC, through...
Pakistan Marks International Nurses Day 2025 with High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work for Nurses
Islamabad, (TW) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorated International Nurses Day 2025 with a national webinar on the theme “Decent Work for Nurses – Investing in Safety and Economic Growth.” The event brought together representatives from key institutions including the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSR&C),...
Pakistan Business Council, UNICEF, and UN Women Release New Report on Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
Karachi, 14 May 2025, (TW) – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), UNICEF, and UN Women jointly launched a landmark report, “Mapping Family-Friendly Workplace Policies in Pakistan,” underscoring the critical role of family-friendly policies in supporting the social sector, businesses, employees, and Pakistan’s broader economic growth. The report offers valuable insights into how progressive workplace measures—such as parental leave, flexible...








