Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on energy security, emphasizing that the energy sector has now become a central component of the country’s long-term national planning. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated that due to timely measures and efficient energy management amid the current regional situation, Pakistan has...
Sudhnoti, (TW News) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Department of Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, convened a stakeholder consultation today under the project “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Mountain Areas”. The event brought together government officials, technical experts, and community representatives to...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Special Investment Facilitation Council-facilitated EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026 is set to take place on April 28–29, 2026, in Islamabad, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and the European Union. Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the first-ever high-level EU-Pakistan Business Forum, describing it as a “historic and timely...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Iran, to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to an official statement, the Iranian envoy called on the prime minister at his office, where both sides exchanged views on recent developments...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – China and Pakistan are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, the milestone highlights decades of close cooperation and mutual trust between Beijing and Islamabad. In a statement shared on the embassy’s official social media account X,...
Brussels/Karachi, (Unib Rashid) — A press conference hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry highlighted growing concerns over Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis and its far-reaching impact on the national economy. Patron-in-Chief of UBG, S.M. Tanveer, stated that industries—particularly restaurants and small businesses—play a vital role in employment generation but continue to...
Karachi, (TW News) – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office for Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistan Customs and Anti Narcotics Force hosted the 8th Expert-Level Meeting of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) in Karachi, marking a significant milestone under the Global Passenger and Cargo...
A new ILO report calls on Member States to reinforce social protection systems in response to evolving labour markets. Drawing on country experiences, it offers policy recommendations to ensure that all workers — across all types of employment — are protected against social risks and able to navigate profound labour market transformations. GENEVA ,(TW News)...
Islamabad, (TW News) – Through the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project funded by the European Union (EU), the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the report “At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan’s Private Sector”. The publication brings together evidence and policy insights to...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – A high-powered United States delegation led by Vice President J. D. Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the ongoing Islamabad Talks, aimed at advancing regional and global peace efforts. The delegation also includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner. Upon arrival, the delegation was received...
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