Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The SME Cluster Showcase Expo, Pakistan’s national platform for promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will be held from January 24 to 26, 2026, at the Expo Center, Lahore. The three-day event will bring together more than 200 SMEs representing 30 organized industry clusters from across the country. The expo aims to showcase the diversity, skills,...
Dubai-based Pakistani Habib Aqeel Zaheer has won several gold medals in powerlifting and brought his success to Pakistan.
He proved by winning the most gold medals in the World Asia Championship that if the intention is true, age, circumstances and distance do not matter. Proud young Habib Aqeel Zaheer surprised the world by defeating players from India, Russia, Australia, Britain, Sri Lanka and other countries. I request the authorities of the Government of Pakistan to recognize and encourage...
Pakistan’s Economy on Ventilators as Textiles Collapse.
Over the past two years, nearly 150 large textile units in Pakistan have shut down, marking a dramatic contraction in an industry that has historically been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Textiles have long accounted for over 60% of Pakistan’s total exports and employ millions across manufacturing, spinning, weaving, and garment sectors, providing livelihoods in both urban and rural areas....
Pakistani, Swiss Families Unite to Promote Cultural Harmony in Switzerland.
Switzerland, (Imran Muzammil) — A distinguished social and business personality of the Pakistani community in Switzerland, Riyazuddin Qasuri, hosted a grand and dignified dinner in honor of Pakistani and Swiss community families, creating a warm and heartfelt atmosphere reminiscent of home despite being far from the homeland. The primary objective of the event was to promote mutual understanding between Pakistani...
Pakistani Francophone Professionals Strengthening Pakistan–France Relations: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.
Paris, (Sultan Mahmood) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, has highlighted the importance of people-to-people contacts in strengthening multidimensional relations between Pakistan and France, as well as Pakistan’s engagement with the wider Francophone world. She was speaking at a reception hosted by the Pakistani Francophone Professionals Association at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris. In her address, the...
WHO and BISP establish 40 new centres to treat 15,000 severely malnourished children across Pakistan.
The World Health Organization, in partnership with the Benazir Income Support Programme, will now support a total of 169 centres and 700 staff across the country, covering more than 70,000 children annually and providing counselling to 120,000 mothers and caregivers. Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has supported the...
Kaja Kallas and Ishaq Dar hold telephone conversation, agree on positive momentum in Pakistan–EU relations.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation. During the call, both leaders welcomed the positive momentum in Pakistan–European Union relations and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views on recent regional and international developments,...
Protest Outside Iranian Embassy in London Leaves Four Hospitalised, Several Arrested.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Four people were taken to hospital and several others arrested following a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in London, police have confirmed. According to the Metropolitan Police, during the demonstration one protester climbed onto the embassy roof via its balconies and removed the Iranian flag. The individual was subsequently detained by police. Police said officers...
NHS Approves New Prostate Cancer Drug, Offering Hope to Thousands.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Thousands of men across the UK are set to benefit from a newly approved prostate cancer treatment after the National Health Service (NHS) granted funding for a breakthrough drug that can reduce the risk of death by up to 50 percent. Under the new decision, more than 7,000 additional men each year will gain access...