Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ A study led by Dr. Asif Khoja at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has found that heating biomass together with coal can significantly reduce overall energy consumption while enhancing the production of cleaner fuel gas. The research shows that an optimal biomass–coal blend increases hydrogen output, requires less energy input, and improves process...
Kashmir and the Criminalization of Dissent.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 16, 2026 The recent conviction of three prominent Kashmiri women leaders—Asiya Andrabi, Fahmeeda Sofi, and Nahida Nasreen—by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi underscores a disturbing trend in India’s governance of Jammu and Kashmir: the systematic criminalization of peaceful political dissent under the guise of counterterrorism. The three...
PIA Partners with Canadian and UK Rail Operators to Introduce Integrated Air–Rail Travel for Passengers.
Leeds, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a strategic partnership with leading railway companies in Canada and the United Kingdom to further enhance travel convenience for its passengers. According to a PIA spokesperson, under this agreement passengers travelling to Toronto, London, and Manchester will now be able to continue their journey to their final destination by...
World Liberty Financial delegation calls on Pakistan Prime Minister, signs MoU with Pakistan for Digital Payments Innovation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) __ A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA led by Zachary Witkoff, Chief Executive Officer called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi and Chairman...
Indonesian Deputy Consul General Dewanto Priyokusumo Honors M. Ghanzanfar Ali Khan for Strengthening Bilateral Trade.
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ Mr. Dewanto Priyokusumo, Deputy Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, honored Mr. M. Ghanzanfar Ali Khan, Executive Director of Mehran Commercial Enterprises, in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening trade relations between Indonesia and Pakistan. The recognition was presented in appreciation of Mr. Khan’s efforts in promoting bilateral trade, fostering business cooperation, and enhancing economic...
Bangladeshi Community in the UAE Honours PJF President Tahir Munir Tahir with Award for 25 Years of Distinguished Journalism.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The Bangladeshi community in the United Arab Emirates has honoured senior Pakistani journalist and President of the Pakistan Journalists Forum (PJF) Dubai and UAE, Tahir Munir Tahir, with a prestigious award in recognition of his 25 years of dignified, outstanding, and people-friendly journalistic services in the Emirates. The award was presented during a graceful and...
Children’s Rights in Times of Conflict:The Case of Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 14, 2026 The Committee on the Rights of the Child opened its one hundredth session in Geneva from 12 to 30 January 2026 at a moment of profound concern for children worldwide. In his opening statement, Mahamane Cissé-Gouro, Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division at the...
Chairman Kashmir International Organization Raja Sikandar Khan Returns to UK After Successful Pakistan Visit.
London, (TW News) __ Raja Sikandar Khan, Chairman of the Kashmir International Organization and a leading representative of the diaspora think tank Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council, has safely returned to the United Kingdom following a highly successful official visit to Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). During his visit, Raja Sikandar Khan held a series of high-level meetings...
WHO and Gavi support Pakistan with vehicles to enhance immunization and reach “zero-dose” children in remote areas.
Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO today handed over 20 four-wheel-drive (4×4) vehicles to Pakistan’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to enhance immunization activities and supervision in geographically challenging areas. The 4X4 cars will be assigned to 20 priority districts with a high concentration of children who have never been vaccinated (“zero-dose” children). With financial support from Gavi,...
Pakistan, UAE Agree to Launch Pre-Immigration Clearance to Facilitate Passenger Travel.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ A delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi, Director General of Customs and Port Security, met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and measures to further simplify immigration procedures for passengers. During the meeting, both sides agreed to formalize a Pre-Immigration Clearance agreement...