Karachi, (Special Correspondent) __ Central President of the Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association Pakistan, Shakir Umar Gujjar, has said that the livestock sector is completely different from other businesses, as it allows no room for holidays, breaks, or delays. Animal care is a continuous and sacred responsibility that must be carried out uninterruptedly, 365 days a year. He said that...
A Nation Under Pressure: Politics, Poverty, and the Economy in 2025.
The year 2025 emerged as a defining period of political and financial stress, in which governance uncertainty and economic fragility reinforced each other and deepened instability. Prolonged political polarization, weak consensus-building, and frequent disruptions in policymaking reduced the state’s capacity to address mounting economic challenges. As political attention remained absorbed in contestation rather than reform, public confidence in institutions weakened...
Wani concerned over ongoing land acquisition, environmental destruction, and human rights violations in IoK.
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations Altaf Hussain Wani has expressed his deep concern over ongoing land acquisition, environmental destruction, and human rights violations in Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a joint letter, addressed to UN special rapporteurs, the KIIR chief said that the imminent threat faced by the people of Jammu and...
Passport System Restored at Pakistan Embassy in Madrid, Applications Resume.
Madrid, (Unib Rashid) __ The passport system at the Pakistan Embassy in Madrid, Spain, has been fully restored, allowing esteemed members of the Pakistani community to submit their passport applications at the Embassy. According to an official announcement, passport services had been temporarily suspended due to technical issues. The system is now fully operational. The Pakistan Embassy in Madrid has...
Economic and Institutional Aftershocks of PIA Privatization.
The stalled privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has produced economic and institutional aftershocks that extend far beyond the fate of a single loss-making enterprise. What was projected as a confidence-building reform instead exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in Pakistan’s governance framework, policy credibility, and institutional capacity, raising serious questions about the country’s broader reform trajectory. From an economic standpoint, PIA’s financial...
UK Prime Minister Holds Talks with Trump, Zelenskyy and European Leaders on Ukraine Peace Efforts.
London, (Special Correspondent) __ UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a high-level telephone conversation on December 28 with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and several European leaders to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. According to a statement issued by 10 Downing Street, the talks focused on recent...
Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) Elects Zafar Masud as Chairman and Constitutes 16-member Executive Committee.
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including two female members and eight newly inducted member banks, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity and broader industry representation. Following the elections, the Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bank of Punjab, as Chairman...
Benazir Bhutto’s 18th Death Anniversary Commemorated in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, was commemorated in Brussels under the auspices of Pakistan Peoples Party Belgium. The commemorative event was held at the residence of senior PPP leader and former President PPP Belgium, Haji Waseem Akhtar. Party leaders, workers,...
NFC Award in Pakistan: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward.
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award is the backbone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism and a constitutional mechanism designed to ensure equitable distribution of financial resources between the federation and the provinces. Under Article 160 of the Constitution, the NFC Award determines how revenues from the federal divisible pool are shared vertically between the center and the provinces, and horizontally among...
Criminalizing Dissent in Kashmir: Property Confiscation and the Politics of Fear
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice December 27, 2025 The principle that an occupying power does not become the sovereign owner of the territory it controls is well-established in international law. An occupier’s role is temporary administration, not ownership, domination, or the rewriting of the political identity of a people. Yet in Kashmir today, we witness a...