Democracy derives its true strength not merely from the conduct of periodic elections but from the quality, diversity and competence of those elected to represent the people. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, economic uncertainty and increasingly complex public policy challenges, Pakistan needs a Parliament that reflects not only political leadership but also the intellectual and professional strength...
Pakistan Retains Global Lead in Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Fifth Consecutive Year.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan has once again emerged as the world’s leading recipient of the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships, securing the top position for the fifth consecutive year in a significant milestone for the country’s higher education sector. According to the European Union in Pakistan (EU Pakistan), 98 Pakistani students have been selected this year for the...
From the Archives: Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani (2009–2012)
Brussles, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels honors the distinguished diplomatic service of Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani @JalilJilani , who served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union from 2009 to 2012. His steadfast leadership and strategic outreach left a lasting imprint on Pakistan’s political, economic, and...
Kashmir Council EU and Embassy of Pakistan Hold Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir Event in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – On the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (5 August), the Kashmir Council EU and the Embassy of Pakistan jointly organized a commemorative event at the European Press Club in Brussels. Speakers at the event strongly condemned India’s continued human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and criticized New Delhi’s unilateral decision to revoke...
A ceremony was held at the Embassy of Vienna on the occasion of “Kashmir Exploitation Day” (Youm-e-Istehsal) on August 5.
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – A ceremony was held at the Pakistan Embassy in Vienna on the evening of August 5 under the patronage of the His Excellency Ambassador of Pakistan Mohammad Kamran Akhtar on the occasion of “Kashmir Exploitation Day”(Youm-e-Istehsal). In which members of the Pakistani, Kashmiri community, Egyptian community in Austria, representatives of the media and educational institutions...
Message by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (5th August, 2026).
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – President of Pakistan has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), pledging continued moral, political, and diplomatic support for their right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, the President said the...
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on the Occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (5 August 2026).
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the country will continue to extend its diplomatic, political, and moral support to the Kashmiri people until the dispute is resolved in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and their right to self-determination....
Pakistan Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Kashmiris on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful resolution in line with UN Security Council resolutions. Brussels/Islamabad (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, renewing its call for a peaceful, just, and lasting resolution of the long-standing dispute in accordance with the relevant United Nations...
Seven Years After August 5: Kashmir Is Still Waiting for the World to Act.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi faiChairmanWorld forum for Peace & Justice Washington, D.C. Aygust 5, 2026 : Seven years ago, on August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution, ending the limited autonomy that Jammu and Kashmir had enjoyed since India’s independence. To New Delhi, the move represented national integration and constitutional reform. To many...
Kashmir Seven Years After Article 370: Development, Rights, and Regional Challenges.
For several decades, residents of Jammu and Kashmir have lived under the shadow of conflict, fear, and political unrest. The recurrent cycles of violence, telecommunications disruptions, and widespread chaos, movement bans, and the closing of schools and businesses have all disrupted the daily lives of Kashmiris, presenting Kashmir as a suffering region between India and Pakistan. On 5th August 2019,...