Pakistan and the Netherlands are exploring new trade and investment opportunities as a Dutch business delegation meets Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul in Islamabad. Discussions focus on IT, textiles, agriculture, food processing, engineering and skilled workforce development.
Category: UK & Europe
UK Rejoining the European Union Back in Focus as Parliament Set to Debate Public Petition
Britain’s relationship with the European Union is back in the political spotlight as MPs prepare to debate a public petition calling for the UK to reconsider EU membership. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the Labour Party to adopt a clearer position on the possibility of rejoining the bloc.
UK Issues Strong Warning to Iran, Summons Ambassador and Sanctions Two Nationals
Britain has summoned Iran’s ambassador and imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals following an incident near RAF Fairford. Tehran denies involvement as London warns of further action.
Altaf Hussain Wani Urges UN Intervention Over Prolonged Detention of Muhammad Yasin Butt, Seeks Medical Care
KIIR Chairman Altaf Hussain Wani urges UN intervention over Muhammad Yasin Butt's prolonged detention, delayed hearings and reported health concerns.
Umair Rafi Butt Re-Elected Chairman of Belgium Cricket Federation for Fourth Consecutive Term
Umair Rafi Butt has been re-elected Chairman of the Belgium Cricket Federation for the fourth consecutive term, securing 16 votes from 22 voting clubs. Community leaders have congratulated him and expressed hope for further cricket development across Belgium and Europe.
Thousands of young people Demonstration against the headscarf ban in Vienna Austria.
Thousands of young people took to the streets of Vienna on October 9 to protest Austria’s school headscarf ban for girls aged up to 14. Organizers reported around 3,000 participants in Vienna, while demonstrations also took place in Graz, Innsbruck and Linz.
Michèle Surinx Appointed Director-General of Belgium’s Foreign Trade Agency
Michèle Surinx will take charge of Belgium’s Foreign Trade Agency on January 1, 2027, succeeding Didier Malherbe. The agency is preparing major economic missions to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Canada to strengthen Belgium’s international trade relations.
A proud achievement for Pakistan (IACA),Vienna, has appointed Dr. Tafakhar Ali Asdi, Independent External Auditor for 2028–2030.
Pakistan’s Deputy Auditor General Dr Tafakhar Ali Asdi has been appointed Independent External Auditor of the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Vienna for 2028–2030. The appointment highlights Pakistan’s representation in an important international institution.
Pakistan and EU Explore New Opportunities for Stronger Agricultural Cooperation.
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi met EU Agriculture Director-General Elisabeth Werner to discuss agriculture, climate resilience, research and innovation.
Erik Solheim Praises Shenzhen as One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Cities
Erik Solheim has highlighted Shenzhen’s extraordinary transformation from a small fishing village into a major global technology and innovation hub over the past five decades.









