The initiatives of the Chief Minister of Punjab regarding the introduction of the Kisan Card and Livestock Card are highly appreciable and reflect a positive intention to support the agriculture and livestock sectors during a period of rising economic pressure on farmers. The effort to introduce digital financial inclusion, interest-free credit facilities, and institutional support mechanisms demonstrates recognition of the...
Weaponizing Water: How India Turned the Indus Treaty Into a Tool of Strategic Coercion.
On 23 April 2025, one day after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK), India announced that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance with immediate effect. Sixty-five years of water-sharing arrangements, arrangements that had survived three wars, multiple military crises and sustained bilateral hostility, were suspended by a...
Sikh Community Holds Protest Outside European Parliament on 40th Anniversary of Khalistan Declaration.
Brussels, (Younas Khan) — The Sikh community in Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels to mark the 40th anniversary of the Khalistan Declaration. The demonstration witnessed participation from Sikhs across Europe linked to the Khalistan movement. Protesters carried Khalistan flags and raised slogans against the Indian government. Addressing the gathering, community leaders demanded justice for Sikhs...
Diplomacy and Dialogue Essential in Times of Global Crises, Says Pakistan’s Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch
Paris, (Sultan Mahmood) — Pakistan has reiterated its enduring commitment to multilateralism, international law, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, delivered a keynote address at a conference organized by the Rotary Club of Paris under the theme “Pakistan in a Changing World.” She provided a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s role and position in...
Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training Launch of Fateh-II Missile System, Video Released.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan has released footage showing the successful launch and target engagement of its Fateh-II missile system, with the video clearly demonstrating the missile striking its designated target. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Rocket Force Command carried out a successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system, which...
European Parliament Approves New Consent-Based Definition of Sexual Relations, Declares Any Act Without Consent as Rape.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Parliament has adopted a clear, consent-based definition of sexual relations across Europe, stating that any act without freely given consent constitutes rape. According to the newly approved definition, sexual activity is only considered lawful when consent is given freely, is informed, and can be withdrawn at any time—regardless of the nature of the relationship....
Anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq”: Pakistan Embassy in Brussels to Host Special Event on May 5.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has announced a special event to commemorate the anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” and to highlight Pakistan’s success in Operation “Bunyan al-Marsous.” According to the embassy, the event will reflect the nation’s resolve and resilience, as well as Pakistan’s firm stance in the face of alleged Indian aggression. Following the ceremony, a...
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets EEAS Deputy Managing Director (Asia-Pacific) Dominic Porter.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with the newly appointed Deputy Managing Director (Asia-Pacific) at the European External Action Service (EEAS), Dominic Porter. During the meeting, both sides engaged in productive discussions on strengthening bilateral relations. They also exchanged views on key regional and global geopolitical developments.
Pahalgam and the Politics of Narrative Warfare in Kashmir.
The recent leak of secret documents linked to India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has reignited controversy surrounding the Pahalgam incident and raised serious questions about the true nature of the attack. According to reports, these documents reveal a carefully planned operation aimed not only at creating chaos in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but...
EU–Pakistan Business Forum Launched in Islamabad, Opening New Trade and Investment Opportunities.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, today inaugurated the first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, marking an important milestone in strengthening bilateral economic relations. The Forum brings together around 1000 senior policymakers, European and Pakistani business leaders, investors and financial institutions. With the EU being the largest single market in the world,...