Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi highlighted the Indus Waters Treaty and the Kashmir dispute at the European Parliament, stressing respect for international law and multilateral cooperation. European lawmakers also voiced support for compliance with the water-sharing agreement.
Kashmir’s Disputed Accession: Seventy-Nine Years Without a Final Settlement.
Seventy-nine years after the events of October 1947, Kashmir’s disputed accession remains unresolved. Explore the historical controversy, UN resolutions, the unfulfilled promise of a plebiscite, and the continuing struggle for peace and self-determination.
Funeral Prayers Held for Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad in Rawalpindi
Funeral prayers for Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun Shaheed and Captain Abdul Samad Shaheed were held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and senior civil and military officials attended the ceremony following the fatal Mushshak training aircraft crash near Quetta.
After Twenty Years of Service, Is This the Reward? Eleven Employees of Balochistan Deserve Justice, Not Abandonment
After nearly 20 years of federal government service, 11 employees from Balochistan face uncertainty following a repatriation decision. Former Financial Adviser Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik appeals to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention, fair treatment and protection of their lawful service rights.
The Instrument of Accession: The Duress Question.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, calling for stronger preventive measures to protect vulnerable communities. The government is working to integrate disaster preparedness into climate and development plans.
French Delegation Returns to Paris After Successful Visit to Pakistan
A French delegation comprising mayors, deputy mayors and businesspeople from Paris has returned to France after a visit to Pakistan. Sardar Zahoor Iqbal and Haji Aslam Chaudhry welcomed the delegation at Paris Airport, expressing hope for stronger trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Pakistan and EU Agree to Strengthen Cooperation to Curb Illegal Migration as Irregular Arrivals to Europe Fall by 64%
Irregular migration from Pakistan to Europe has declined by 64%, according to European Commissioner Magnus Brunner. Pakistan and the EU have agreed to strengthen border security, promote legal migration and expand opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Europe.
Does the Governor Raj Blended with Emergency Will Work in KPK?
Will Governor’s Rule and emergency powers restore peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or deepen Pakistan’s political divisions? Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the constitutional, democratic, security and economic implications of extraordinary intervention in KPK.
TFN New Policy Paper on Global Oil Logistics.
TFN's new policy paper examines how maritime chokepoints, export infrastructure and geopolitical disruptions affect global oil trade. It explores alternative export corridors, country-level vulnerabilities and policy measures to strengthen energy security and oil-export resilience.