Every country’s foreign policy has two dimensions. One is hard power—military and economic strength. The other is soft power—the cultural influence that wins hearts without firing a single shot. In today’s world, where technology has compressed distances, cultural diplomacy is no longer a choice; it has become a national necessity. Propaganda vs. Reality Global media often presents a selective—and frequently...
Indian Republic Day in Kashmir:A Day of Mourning, Not Celebration
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 26, 2026 India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day to honor a constitution that came into force on January 26, 1950. Yet for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, this celebration has little meaning. The world’s largest self-proclaimed democracy has never extended the same democratic rights to Kashmir that it...
Jhelum Foundation Mobility Services Distributes 25 Wheelchairs and 21 Sewing Machines in Kontrali Village.
Jhelum, (Special Correspondent) — Jhelum Foundation Mobility Services organized a simple yet meaningful ceremony in Kontrali village, during which 25 wheelchairs and 21 sewing machines were distributed among deserving individuals. The sewing machines included one commercial sewing machine, aimed at empowering beneficiaries by providing opportunities for self-employment and sustainable livelihoods. The event was attended by social workers, local dignitaries, philanthropists,...
A country that has denied fundamental rights and freedoms to the people of Kashmir has no moral justification to celebrate Republic Day: National Front
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Senior Vice Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir National Front Altaf Hussain Wani has said that India has no moral grounds to celebrate its Republic Day at a time when thousands of Kashmiris, including politicians, human rights defenders, journalists, and ordinary citizens, remain imprisoned for demanding freedom for their homeland. In a statement issued here today, the...
SME Cluster Expo 2026 Inaugurated at Expo Centre Lahore.
Lahore, (TW News) __ The SME Cluster Expo 2026 was officially inaugurated on Friday with a prestigious ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Expo Centre, Lahore. The inauguration was attended by Mr. Mashood Ali Khan, Member Board of Directors at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), and Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries...
Political Divide and Pakistan’s Prosperity.
Pakistan today stands at a critical crossroads where political polarisation has emerged as one of the most serious and persistent obstacles to national prosperity. The country is grappling simultaneously with soaring inflation, a widening fiscal deficit, declining foreign exchange reserves, rising unemployment, and shrinking industrial activity. While these challenges are often discussed in isolation and attributed to external shocks or...
Kaja Kallas in New Delhi: EU–India Security Partnership to Be Signed During High-Level Visit.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP), Kaja Kallas, will visit New Delhi, India, from 25 to 27 January. On Sunday, 25 January, HR/VP Kallas will join the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, for a courtesy call with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, followed by a...
Chairman Kashmir Council Europe Ali Raza Syed meets with Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Chairman Kashmir Council Europe, Ali Raza Syed, met with Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, along with notable figures including former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. Syed briefed Gillani on the council's activities and invited him to the "Exhibition Kashmir – Wait & See," scheduled for January 26, 2026, in Islamabad.
PAKISTAN AND BELGIUM HELD 4TH SESSION OF BILATERAL POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS.
Pakistan and Belgium conducted the 4th Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad, led by Ambassador Ayesha Ali and Director General Brigt Stevens. They acknowledged positive bilateral relations, committing to enhance cooperation in trade, education, and health. Discussions on global issues occurred, with plans for the next meeting in Brussels in 2027.
Ali Raza Syed Presents “Kashmir: Wait & See” to Senior Journalist Hamid Mir.
Ali Raza Syed, Chairman of the Kashmir Council EU, presented the book "Kashmir: Wait & See" by Cédric Gerbehaye to journalist Hamid Mir in Islamabad. It documents life in Indian-occupied Kashmir, emphasizing cultural heritage and resilience. The book will be exhibited at PNCA, Islamabad from January 26-28, 2026, aiming to raise global awareness.