London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Seven individuals have been arrested in Nigeria from a suspected online fraud compound that was targeting citizens of the United Kingdom. According to authorities, the operation was carried out by Nigerian police based on intelligence provided by the National Crime Agency. Police said the suspects allegedly used fake social media accounts and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment...
Fake Sponsorship Scandal: UK Government Warns Employers of Tough Action.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – The UK Home Office has announced strict action against companies and employers who provide jobs to migrants through fraudulent visa sponsorship schemes, as such cases have increased fivefold in recent years. Officials say that some employers are exploiting immigration rules to obtain cheap labour, which negatively affects both legal migrant workers and local employees. Under...
Borrowed State, Burdened Nation.
Pakistan today is not merely facing an economic slowdown; it is confronting a dangerous economic direction. The federal government’s total public debt has reached nearly Rs. 78,529 billion — a figure so enormous that it restricts fiscal independence and weakens national decision-making. A major portion of national revenue is now consumed in debt servicing alone, leaving very limited space for...
Ukraine–Russia War: Kenyan Citizens Allegedly Lured Into Conflict With Fake Job Offers.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — A shocking revelation has emerged during the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War, alleging that Kenyan citizens are being recruited for the battlefield through deceptive overseas job offers. Kenya’s parliamentary opposition leader, Kimani Ichung’wah, has accused individuals linked to the Russian embassy of collaborating with recruitment agencies and human-trafficking networks to enlist Kenyans for the war. According to a...
FAO and MNSUAM Partner to Advance Water Productivity and Groundwater Sustainability in Southern Punjab.
Multan, (TW News) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan (MNSUAM) have signed a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to implement a WaPOR-based study on Water Budgeting and Agricultural Water Productivity Assessment in the Indus Basin Irrigation System, with a focus on Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar districts of Southern...
Ali Raza Syed Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Presents Book “Kashmir – Wait and See”.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Chairman of the Kashmir Council EU, Ali Raza Syed, met with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, in Brussels and presented him with the recently published book “Kashmir – Wait and See” by renowned Belgian photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye. On the occasion, the ambassador appreciated the role and support of Kashmir...
Sea Green Enterprises Acquires Mitsubishi Corporation’s Share holding in Engro Polymer.
Brussels/Karachi, (special correspondent) __ Pakistan – In a significant recent development, Mitsubishi Corporation has formally disinvested its shareholding in Engro Polymer. The shares have been acquired by Pakistan-origin companies, including Sea Green Enterprises, through a privately negotiated transaction. Sea Green Enterprises has successfully concluded the agreement to take over Mitsubishi Corporation’s equity stake in Engro Polymer, marking a strategic transition...
Who Really Controls Our Money?
Note to Readers — Tarkeen-e-Watan News Around the world, many of the challenges faced by societies — particularly in developing countries — cannot truly be understood unless we first understand the systems behind them. One of the most important of these is money and capital: how it is created, who controls it, and how it ultimately affects our lives. To...
Pakistan, Netherlands Explore New Investment Opportunities.
The Hague, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan and the Netherlands have agreed to enhance economic cooperation following a meeting between Ambassador Syed Haider Shah and Michiel Slootweg of Invest International. Discussions focused on developing commercially viable partnerships in agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, water management, and infrastructure. The meeting also reviewed progress after a recent visit to Pakistan by Dutch industry representatives....
Ambassador of Pakistan Rahim Hayat Qureshi met with EEAS Deputy Managing Director for Global Issues Mr. Taneli Lahti.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Rahim Hayat Qureshi met with EEAS Deputy Managing Director for Global Issues Mr. Taneli Lahti. According to the embassy’s press service, the meeting exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in multidimensional areas including multilateral forums, climate change and the Global Gateway Initiative.