The World Bank’s recent report has delivered a stark warning: in the past three years, 20 million Pakistanis have fallen below the poverty line, while the unemployment rate has surged to 22%. These figures, alarming as they are, only reveal part of a much deeper and more troubling reality. Before analyzing these statistics, it is important to first determine and...
Pakistan Ambassador Meets Pakistan Business Council Dubai to Boost Trade and Business Cooperation.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Dubai at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE. The delegation was led by Chairman PBC...
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Departs for Davos to Attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has departed for an official visit to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, being held from January 19 to 23, 2026. The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad...
Haji Pervez Iqbal Meets OPF Leadership to Discuss Overseas Pakistanis’ Issues.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Haji Pervez Iqbal, President of Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) Belgium, held an important meeting with Mr. Syed Qamar Raza, President of the Board of Governors of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis in Islamabad. During the meeting, both leaders discussed various issues and challenges faced by overseas Pakistanis, including welfare matters, institutional support,...
Indian Sailors Detained in Iran: 16-Member Vessel Seized, New Delhi Demands Immediate Consular Access.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ A serious diplomatic situation has emerged in Iran, where a 16-member Indian crew aboard an oil tanker has been detained by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to the Indian Embassy, the vessel MT Valiant Roar was intercepted and seized on December 8 near the UAE port of Dibba while sailing in international waters....
Europe–Pakistan Economic Corridor Holds First Online Meeting to Boost Trade and Exports.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The first online meeting of the Europe-Pakistan Economic Corridor was held yesterday. In this online meeting, members of the organization, observers and people from other organizations from different countries of the world participated and understood the goals and objectives of the organization. The event, organized under the direction of Dr. Abdul Hafeez, considered various ways to...
The EU–Pakistan Business Forum will be held in Islamabad on 28–29 April 2026.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The EU–Pakistan Business Forum will be held in Islamabad on 28–29 April 2026, bringing together European and Pakistani companies to strengthen trade and investment cooperation. According to EU Ambassador in Islamabad Mr.Raimundas Karoblis, the forum will focus on high-growth sectors including green logistics, renewable energy, technology and innovation, agribusiness, sustainable textiles, and critical raw materials. The...
SME Cluster Showcase Expo to Highlight Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial Strength in Lahore.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The SME Cluster Showcase Expo, Pakistan’s national platform for promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will be held from January 24 to 26, 2026, at the Expo Center, Lahore. The three-day event will bring together more than 200 SMEs representing 30 organized industry clusters from across the country. The expo aims to showcase the diversity, skills,...
Dubai-based Pakistani Habib Aqeel Zaheer has won several gold medals in powerlifting and brought his success to Pakistan.
He proved by winning the most gold medals in the World Asia Championship that if the intention is true, age, circumstances and distance do not matter. Proud young Habib Aqeel Zaheer surprised the world by defeating players from India, Russia, Australia, Britain, Sri Lanka and other countries. I request the authorities of the Government of Pakistan to recognize and encourage...
Pakistan’s Economy on Ventilators as Textiles Collapse.
Over the past two years, nearly 150 large textile units in Pakistan have shut down, marking a dramatic contraction in an industry that has historically been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Textiles have long accounted for over 60% of Pakistan’s total exports and employ millions across manufacturing, spinning, weaving, and garment sectors, providing livelihoods in both urban and rural areas....