Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The 12th round of Pakistan–NATO Military Staff Talks was held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The Pakistani delegation was led by Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Syed Amir Raza, while the NATO side was headed by Major General Eero Ingoder, Director of the International Military Staff Cooperative Security Division. During the talks, both sides discussed...

Farewell Luncheon Hosted in Honor of Paola Pampaloni, Tribute Paid to Her Role in Strengthening Pakistan–EU Relations.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, hosted a warm farewell luncheon at his residence in honor of Ms. Paola Pampaloni, Director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS). Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador acknowledged her valuable contributions to Pakistan–EU relations. During her decade-long leadership at the...

EU Agri-Food Safety Webinar Highlights New Compliance Strategies for Pakistani Exporters.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, in collaboration with COLEAD, organized a webinar titled “EU Agri-Food Safety Regulations: Key Updates & Compliance Strategies for Pakistani Exporters.” The session was held under INTPA’s EU Partnerships “AGRINFO Initiative” to disseminate information on EU regulations and policies. Renowned experts from COLEAD, along with the Embassy’s Trade and Investment Attaché,...

Trump–Italy PM row over Iran nuclear remarks sparks controversy.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — A controversy has emerged following US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Iran and nuclear weapons, prompting a strong response from Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to reports, President Trump made a statement referring to the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, in which he allegedly said that such a development would be “unacceptable,” adding a...

António Guterres Appreciates Pakistan’s Role in Promoting Middle East Peace During Meeting with Ishaq Dar.
United Nations, (Unib Rashid) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, expressing appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts aimed at supporting peace initiatives in the Middle East. During the meeting, Guterres acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and its contributions toward promoting dialogue and stability in the region. 🚨🇵🇰 UN CHIEF APPRECIATES PAKISTAN FOR SAVING...

Friedrich Merz Expresses Concern Over Palestine Situation in Call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brussels / Berlin, (Unib Rashid) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convey Germany’s concerns regarding the situation in the Palestinian territories. In his statement, Merz said he was “deeply concerned” about recent developments in the Palestinian areas. He added that during the call with Netanyahu, he made it clear that...

Social Media Reaction Grows After Video on Palestinian Detention Allegations.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Human rights activist Sarah Wilkinson has shared a video on social media making serious allegations regarding the treatment of Palestinians in Israeli custody, sparking widespread online reaction and concern. The post accompanying the video described the footage as “disturbing” and raised claims about alleged mistreatment. Disturbing israeli footage of 60 Palestinians being inhumanly crammed & transported...

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Calls for Reform of UN Veto Power, Demands Either Abolition or Strict Limits on Use.
Brussels / New York, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on the veto power held by permanent members of the UN Security Council. In his statement, he said Pakistan’s policy is “clear and consistent,” stressing that the veto power should either be abolished altogether or, at minimum, its...

Rise of Robot Soldiers: Ukraine Shifts War Strategy to AI and Unmanned Systems.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Ukraine has begun deploying robotic systems instead of soldiers in its ongoing war with Russia, marking a significant shift in modern warfare tactics. The announcement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an address to workers of the country’s defense industrial complex. He revealed that, for the first time in the war, enemy positions were...

Deaf Wins 2026 LUX Audience Award with Majority Vote from European Citizens and Lawmakers.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Spanish director Eva Libertad’s film Deaf has won the 2026 LUX Audience Award, after receiving more than 50% of the combined votes from European citizens and Members of the European Parliament. A total of five films were shortlisted for the award. Alongside Deaf, the finalists included Christy by Irish director Brendan Canty; It Was Just an...
