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.
27 October 1947: The Beginning of Kashmir’s Unfinished Struggle.
The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.
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.
World Bank’s Poverty Report on Pakistan: An Eye-Opener for a Debt-Ridden Nation.
Pakistan’s growing poverty, mounting public debt and massive interest payments raise serious questions about government spending and national priorities. Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the need for accountability, fiscal discipline and reforms that put ordinary citizens first.
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.
The Standstill Agreement and the Contested October.
Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the 1947 Standstill Agreement, Maharaja Hari Singh’s accession decision and the unfulfilled plebiscite commitment that remains central to debates over Kashmir’s political status.
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.