Islamabad. December 6, 2025 (Report by Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai) __ An extraordinary cultural program was organized by the NUML Kashmir Council at the Punjab Arts Council, Rawalpindi, on Saturday, December 6. It was a five-hour event showcasing a vibrant mix of cultural performances, documentaries on the situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir, drama, poetry, traditional Lok dance, speeches, and ethnic cuisine....
Pakistan’s Veterinary Education and WOAH Day-One Competence: A Path to Global Standards
Ensuring Day-One Competence, as defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), is now a global requirement for veterinary graduates, and Pakistan must urgently adopt it. Day-One Competence refers to the set of minimum knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors that a veterinarian must demonstrate independently on the very first day of practice, without requiring remedial training...
Seminar on Human Rights day will be held on Tuesday by KCEU in Brussels
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Marking the occasion of International Human Rights Day (December 10), the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) is organizing a significant seminar titled “Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Upholding Rights of the People of Kashmir”. The seminar will be held during evening of Tuesday, 9th December 2025 at the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) secretariat in Brussels. It’s pertaining...
Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry Education: Equally Essential for Livestock and Dairy Development
The livestock and dairy sector forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, national food security, and agricultural growth in countries like Pakistan. It is not merely a traditional occupation but a major economic force that supports millions of families, contributes significantly to GDP, and supplies essential nutrition in the form of milk, meat, and by-products. In today’s rapidly changing world—marked by...
Young Unemployed Face Benefit Cuts for Not Joining Government Scheme
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The UK government has announced that approximately 350,000 job and training placements are being made available across the care, construction and hospitality sectors, but young people classified as NEETs could face sanctions if they refuse to take up the offers. Under the new initiative, unemployed young people will be offered training or work opportunities in construction,...
Importance and Challenges of Bio-Risk Management in Veterinary Education and Research
Bio-risk management in veterinary sciences is essential not only for the protection of students, faculty, and laboratory staff but also plays a critical role in safeguarding the national economy, public health, and national security. Zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as H1N1, COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu, and other epidemics, have clearly demonstrated that human and animal health are...
Pakistan Remittance Summit 2025: High Commissioner hosts dinner in honor of Pakistani banks delegation.
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammed Faisal, hosted a dinner for a delegation of CEOs from Pakistani banks at Pakistan House in London. The delegation is led by Dr. Inayat Hussain, Executive Director of the State Bank of Pakistan, and includes Chairmen and CEOs of banks and global money transfer operators attending the “Pakistan Remittance Summit 2025”...
Over 85 women lawyers unite against online abuse at the 2nd Annual Women Lawyers Conference in Quetta
Quetta, (TW News) __ After a resounding success in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the European Union (EU) funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, the Balochistan Bar Council and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered to bring the second annual Women Lawyers Conference to Balochistan, gathering over 85 women lawyers from across the province. Commemorating 16 Days of Activism against online abuse, this...
ILO Supports Green Recovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Skills and Entrepreneurship Initiative
A new ILO–AICS partnership will improve construction-sector skills and certification in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and support economic and social empowerment for women and young people in eco-tourism. PESHAWAR, (TW News) – Efforts to strengthen climate-resilient recovery and expand employment opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took an important step forward today as stakeholders agreed on a coordinated plan to equip women, men and youth...
Artificial Insemination in Pakistan: Unlocking the Livestock Potential of Genetics and Productivity.
Artificial insemination (AI) is a cornerstone technology in modern livestock production, offering numerous advantages that directly improve farm productivity and profitability. By introducing semen from genetically superior bulls into female animals without natural mating, AI allows farmers to produce healthier, more productive offspring with higher milk yields, better growth rates, and improved fertility. In Pakistan, AI began in the 1970s,...