Islamabad, (TW News) __ Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations Altaf Hussain Wani has extended his heartfelt gratitude to the United Nations human rights experts for their bold and unwavering scrutiny of the systemic violations of human rights, state repression, and the unlawful demolition of civilian properties in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement...
Asia-Pacific forestry leaders gather in Chiang Mai to advance ‘Healthy Forests Feed the Future’ agenda
Chiang Mai/ Bangkok, (TW News) – Forests sustain over 22 million people, supporting livelihoods, food security, and agricultural productivity through ecosystem services such as pollination, soil fertility, and water regulation. They also act as carbon sinks and harbor rich biodiversity, making them critical to achieving the Paris Agreement, the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Sustainable...
“Celebration of World Cities Day 2025 and 65th Anniversary of Islamabad Master Plan”
Islamabad, (TW News) – United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Shehersaaz Pakistan, celebrated World Cities Day 2025 and the 65th Anniversary of Islamabad Master Plan. The theme for this year’s observance “People-Centered Smart Cities” emphasizes the importance of putting people at the heart of urban innovation....
UNESCO Partnering for Education Transformation in Balochistan
Quetta, (TW New) – UNESCO, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) Paris, formally launched the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant (SCG) Programme in Balochistan. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity and advance sector-wide reforms through the development of a comprehensive...
WHO training 140,000 health workers for Pakistan’s drive to protect 35 million children from measles and rubella
The World Health Organization is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to prepare a nationwide preventive campaign scheduled from 17 to 29 November 2025. Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to train over 140,000 health workers for the upcoming nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign...
SIFC Hosts EU Delegation to Strengthen Pakistan–EU Investment Ties
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Pakistan — The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) welcomed a high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) to discuss enhanced economic cooperation and finalize plans for the upcoming Pakistan–EU Business Forum, which is expected to be held soon in Pakistan. The delegation was led by H.E. Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the...
ILO calls for greater recognition and investment in Pakistan’s care economy
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – 117.4 million women and men in Pakistan are engaged in unpaid care and domestic work — 66.7 million of them are women. As the world observes the International Day of Care and Support, the International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for stronger recognition of care work and coordinated action to ensure decent...
A memorable gather with the author of the book: “Jammu Kashmir: The Forgetter Narrative: Saud Sultan
Washington, D.C. October 27, 2025, (TW News) __ Sardar Zarif Khan, Advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir was kind enough to arrange a get together with a young and energetic Kashmiri scholar and author, Saud Sultan, son of the prominent Kashmiri leader, Barrister Sultan Mehmood, the President of Azad Kashmir. Saud Sultan has written...
Massive Black Day Rally in Muzaffarabad Condemns India’s Illegal Occupation of Kashmir.
Muzaffarabad, (TW News) __ Kashmiris across the state observed Black Day with full force against India’s illegal and oppressive occupation of Kashmir, reiterating their resolve that the struggle for freedom will continue until Kashmir is liberated from Indian control. A grand rally was organized in the capital city Muzaffarabad by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference...
European Commission announces launch of Critical Chemicals Alliance to strengthen Europe’s chemical sector.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The European Commission launches today the Critical Chemicals Alliance. The Alliance stems directly from the Chemicals Action Plan adopted in July 2025, which aims to boost the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of Europe’s chemical industry. The Alliance will hold its first General Assembly in the presence of Executive Vice-President for Prosperity...









