Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of two Pakistani nationals in the United Arab Emirates who lost their lives after being struck by falling missile debris. In a statement, the prime minister said he was “deeply saddened” by the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I am...
Austria Relocates Its Embassy from Tehran to Baku Amid Ongoing US-Israeli Attacks on Iran.
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) — In light of the ongoing attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, Austria has relocated its embassy from Tehran to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The announcement was made in Vienna by the spokesperson of Austria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Clemens Mantl. According to the spokesperson, consular operations have been suspended until further...
Protest Rally Held in Vienna Against Ongoing US and Israeli Aggression on Iran.
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) — Like many other parts of the world, a protest rally and peaceful demonstration was held in Vienna, the capital of Austria, against the ongoing aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran. The protest was organized following an appeal by various organizations. People from different nationalities participated in the rally, including Iranians, Pakistanis, Turks,...
Rs55 Petrol Hike Hits Debt-Ridden Pakistan: Who Will Shoulder the Burden?
The government’s decision to raise petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 overnight appears entirely unjustified. Current reports indicate that Pakistan has sufficient petroleum reserves to meet national demand until the end of March, and commercial shipping routes remain operational. In addition, most of the fuel currently stocked at petrol stations was imported at lower prices weeks ago, meaning there is...
Historic Shift in Auto Sector: Pakistan’s First Locally Made EV Coming This Summer for Under Rs1 Million.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid): Pakistan’s first fully locally developed electric vehicle (EV) is expected to hit the roads by June or July this year with a projected price tag of under Rs1 million, as the government considers significant tax reductions on locally assembled vehicles in the upcoming federal budget. The announcement was made by Hamad Ali Mansoor, Chief Executive Officer of...
Pakistan’s Tariq Tanveer Wins Outstanding Farm Tourism Advocate Award in Philippines
Baguio City, Philippines, (Unib Rashid) __ Tariq Tanveer, Founder and CEO of the Agri Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan (ATDCP), has been honored with the Outstanding Farm Tourism Advocate Award at the 5th Asia’s Farm Tourism Awards organized by the International School of Sustainable Tourism. The award was presented during the 9th International Farm Tourism Conference held in the scenic...
Middle East on the Brink: Escalating War Threatens Global Stability.
The Middle East is erupting in a war that is no longer limited to the Persian Gulf. It is spilling into the Indian Ocean, threatening South Asia, and drawing in global powers. Skirmishes, naval confrontations, and proxy attacks are happening simultaneously across multiple fronts, creating chaos and unpredictability. The recent destruction of an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean,...
Global Tensions, Local Consequences: Europe Must Prepare for an Economic Shock.
The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, are not just regional conflicts. They are already starting to affect global supply chains, energy markets, and international trade routes. History has repeatedly shown that when geopolitical crises emerge around critical energy corridors, the economic ripple effects quickly spread across the world — and Europe is often among the...
Stakeholder Consultation Held in Pakistan on Methane Reduction in Rice Cultivation
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ On 4 March 2026, a stakeholder consultation meeting on the Rice Methane Reduction Project was held at the National Incubation Centre (NIC), Faisalabad, bringing together farmers, researchers, and policy stakeholders to discuss practical pathways for reducing methane emissions in rice production. The consultation was organised by AgriCapture and SAWiE Ecosystems as part of the South Asia...
PLMA 2026 : Gearing Up for the Global Private Label Powerhouse in Amsterdam.
New Home, New Look: Idea Supermarket moves to the RAI Auditorium AMSTERDAM, (Unib Rashid) __ The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) will host its 39th annual World of Private La-bel International Trade Show on 19–20 May 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. More than 3,200 from over 75 countries including new pavilions from Brazil, Egypt, Poland, South Korea, and...