Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported that 2025 marked the second consecutive year of record-breaking killings of journalists and media workers worldwide, with two-thirds of the deaths attributed to Israeli forces. According to CPJ’s latest annual report on the state of journalists globally, a total of 129 journalists and media workers were killed in...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets Senior European External Action Service Official Martin Bille Hermann.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Mr. Martin Bille Hermann, Managing Director for Multilateral Relations, Human Rights and Democracy at the European External Action Service. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues to further strengthen multilateral cooperation and enhance Pakistan–European Union engagement at various international forums. The discussion...
Meeting Between Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and EEAS Managing Director for the Americas Ambassador Pelayo Castro.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Pelayo Castro, Managing Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments and reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement to address shared challenges.
Bangladesh Grows, Pakistan Borrows: Lessons in Reserve Management.
In recent months, a striking comparison has emerged in South Asia. Two neighbouring countries — Pakistan and Bangladesh — both faced external sector pressure, dollar shortages, and IMF oversight. Yet the outcomes have been noticeably different. The contrast does not lie in geography, population, or resources; rather, it lies in governance, discipline, and policy consistency. During the interim government setup...
THE SEMANTICS OF ERASURE, HOW INDIA’S “MISSING PERSONS” STATISTICS, LAUNDER SYSTEMIC VIOLENCE IN KASHMIR
i.The Alchemy of Categorization: From Enforced Disappearance toAdministrative AbsenceThe Indian state’s strategic shift from documenting “enforceddisappearances” (a crime against humanity under international law) to“missing persons” (an administrative category implying voluntary absence orcriminal victimhood) represents a masterclass in bureaucratic violence.The Rajya Sabha data—7,151 “missing” in 2023 alone, with 4,190 remaininguntraced—obscures a deliberate epistemic operation. By reframing the8,000+ documented enforced disappearances since...
A delegation of Qatar Businessmen Association calls on the Prime Minister.
Doha, (Unib Rashid) __ A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman QBA, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during his official visit to Doha, earlier today. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister appreciated the constructive role played by the Qatar Businessmen Association in strengthening...
Beyond Words:Reclaiming the Purpose of the Human Rights Council.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice February 23, 2026 The United Nations Commission on Human Rights held sixty-two sessions in Geneva until it was replaced in 2006 by the Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council is now holding its sixty-first session in Geneva, Switzerland under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, from...
Inspiring Iftar Dinner Honors Humanitarian Service of KORT and Insaniat Foundation in Virginia.
Springfield, Virginia. February 22, 2026, (TW News) __ An exceptionally inspiring Iftar dinner was organized by the leadership of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Insaniat Foundation at the prestigious Haveli Banquet Hall in Springfield, Virginia. The gathering brought together more than two hundred members of the Washington metropolitan community in an atmosphere of gratitude, unity, and reflection. The evening...
Brussels: EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Diplomacy on Iran, Warns Against Another War.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has described the situation surrounding Iran as “very serious,” warning that the region cannot afford another war. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of the European Foreign Affairs Council, Kallas emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to ease rising tensions. “We do not need another war...
Pakistan Initiative Aims to Cut Rice Methane Emissions and Boost Farmer Incomes.
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ A new partnership between SAWiE Ecosystems Private Ltd and AgriCapture aims to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation in Pakistan while creating additional income opportunities for smallholder farmers through high-integrity carbon credits. The collaboration forms part of the Global Rice Methane Initiative in South Asia and focuses on promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, particularly Alternate Wetting and...