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.
Jhelum Forum Leaders Visit Mian Javed’s Restaurant in Manchester for Organisational Consultation.
Mian Javed and his family are actively engaged in social welfare in Manchester and are respected members of the local community. Recently, Jhelum Forum leaders visited Javed’s restaurant to discuss enhancing the Manchester branch's effectiveness. The meeting aimed to revitalize the organization, fostering hope for improved community service initiatives.
IndiGo Crisis: Record Fine Imposed as Thousands of Flights Are Cancelled.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, faces a crisis following the imposition of its largest fine due to significant flight disruptions caused by poor pilot rostering. The investigation revealed inadequate planning and operational pressures led to nearly 4,500 flight cancellations, stranding passengers. IndiGo commits to corrective measures amidst concerns over regulatory oversight.
UK Moves Closer to Banning Social Media for Under-16s After House of Lords Approval.
The UK is closer to restricting social media access for under-16s after the House of Lords approved an amendment to the Schools Bill, requiring age-verification systems and a list of banned platforms within a year. Despite government resistance, the proposal gains support amid concerns about children's online safety and mental health.
National Workshop Advances Dialogue on Fair Recruitment in Pakistan.
Strengthening fair recruitment practices is essential to safeguarding workers’ rights, improving labour migration governance, and ensuring that recruitment processes support decent work outcomes for both workers and employers. ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – Improving oversight of private employment agencies and advancing fair recruitment practices emerged as critical priorities for improving labour migration governance in Pakistan, participants at a national workshop on...