Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a productive meeting with Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence at the European External Action Service. According to the embassy’s press wing, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of peace. Both sides also exchanged views...
Middle East Conflict Can Only Be Resolved Through Diplomacy and International Law, Says António Guterres.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that respect for international law and diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He expressed these views while speaking to the media. He noted that within hours of the outbreak of war in the region, he had warned of the risk...
Police Advisor Muhammad Nasir Attends Brussels Police Council Meeting: Focus on Officers’ Welfare, Safety, and Improved Working Conditions.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Brussels City Police Advisor Muhammad Nasir today participated in the Police Council meeting. Key discussions focused on improving working conditions, staff well-being, and protection within the police services. A major point was the development of a strengthened internal service covering medical supervision, psychosocial support, risk management, and workplace safety. These measures are considered important to ensure...
Remarks by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini at the Geneva Graduate Institute: “The War in Gaza and the Future of UNRWA and the Rules-based Order”
By Unib Rashid Good evening. It is a great pleasure to be here at the Geneva Graduate Institute and to address all of you at the end of my tenure as Commissioner-General of UNRWA – the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees. Before the war in Gaza, not many people outside the United Nations and the Middle East were familiar...
Pakistan–Austria Bilateral Trade Records Strong Growth for Second Consecutive Year.
Vienna,(Muhammad Amir Siddique) — Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Austria has continued its upward trajectory for the second consecutive year, according to the latest figures released by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO). Data for 2025 shows that total bilateral trade reached €475.138 million, marking a 16% increase compared to €408.525 million in 2024. The trade balance remains firmly in...
Sentencing of Asiya Andrabi and Two Other Kashmiri Women is Indian State Terrorism, Says Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Chairman of Kashmir Council EU, Ali Raza Syed, has strongly condemned the sentencing of Kashmiri woman leader and head of the organization “Dukhtaran-e-Millat,” Asiya Andrabi, to life imprisonment by a Delhi court, along with 30-year prison sentences handed to her two associates, Fahmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen. In a statement, the Chairman termed these sentences as...
Meeting Between Muhammad Nasir and Mabru President Focuses on Brussels’ Key Challenges.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — A meeting was held in Brussels between Muhammad Nasir and the President of Mabru, during which key issues related to transport and logistics in the city were discussed in detail. During the meeting, it was emphasized that despite Brussels’ importance, its core urban challenges are not receiving the level of attention they require. Participants noted that...
A Critical Moment for Pakistani Diplomacy.
A quiet yet potentially historic geopolitical shift may be unfolding in our region. As trust in traditional intermediaries appears to erode, Iran is increasingly seen as placing confidence in Pakistan as a credible facilitator for backchannel engagement with the United States. In this context, Islamabad could emerge as a discreet and effective venue for dialogue. This moment represents more than...
Global Oil Prices Are Falling: But Will the Relief Reach Consumers in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s oil dependency is both structural and unavoidable. The country consumes approximately 18–20 million tons of petroleum products annually, equivalent to 130–150 million barrels, with 80–85% met through imports. This makes petroleum the single most sensitive component of the external account. Over recent years, the oil import bill has fluctuated sharply: $10–11 billion in FY2021, rising to $17–18 billion in...
Pakistan Voices Concern Over Human Rights Violations in Occupied Palestinian Territories at Geneva Dialogue.
Geneva, (Younas khan) – Pakistan has expressed deep concern over alleged grave human rights violations against Palestinians during an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Speaking on behalf of Pakistan at the mission in Geneva, diplomat Abbas Sarwar Qureshi highlighted the findings presented in the Special Rapporteur’s report, noting evidence of systematic...