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...
January:A Month of Tragedy for Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 22, 2026 January should have been a month of hope for the people of Kashmir. It was in January 5, 1949 when the United Nations established that the final status of the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall be determined in accordance with the will of the people, expressed through...
Brussels: Noted EU’s photo-journalist Cedric’s book “Kashmir: Wait and See” will have its introductory ceremonies in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir: Seven-member EU to attend the events.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) __ The ceremonies for introduction and exhibitions of the pictorial book “Kashmir: Wait and See” by internationally renowned Belgian photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye on Jammu and Kashmir will be held in various cities of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir during the last week of January and the first week of February this year. These events are being organized by...
UNHCR hands over 48 Solarized Public Facilities worth PKR 1 billion to Government of Balochistan.
UNHCR has transferred 48 solar-powered public facilities worth approximately PKR 1 billion to Balochistan's government, enhancing energy access for schools, healthcare, and training institutes in refugee-hosting areas. Funded by international donors, the initiative improves public service quality, benefits nearly two million people, and contributes to climate action by reducing emissions.
Rotary funds WHO to support Pakistan in protecting 27 million children against polio in high-risk districts
Rotary International’s grant will enable part of the World Health Organization’s operations, in partnership with the Pakistan-led Polio Eradication Initiative, to protect over 45 million children against the global threat of paralytic polio in 2026. Islamabad, (TW News) – Rotary International has provided a grant of US$ 9.9 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan to support the vaccination...
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
Davos, (Unib Rashid) __ Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The Prime Minister briefed the Managing Director on improvements in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators, ongoing stabilization efforts, and progress on institutional reforms. He underscored Pakistan’s...
Systematic Inhumane Persecution in Jammu & Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 22, 2026 This written communication draws the attention of the United Nations and its human rights mechanisms to persistent and grave violations in Jammu and Kashmir, which cumulatively raise serious concerns under international human rights law and international criminal law, including the threshold of crimes against humanity. For decades, the...