London, (Shahzad Ali) __ High Commissioner Dr Mohammad Faisal and his spouse, Dr Sarah Naeem, hosted an awareness and fundraising event for Zindagi Trust at Pakistan House on Saturday. Zindagi Trust Founder Shehzad Roy and noted educationist and activist Mr Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, attended as special guests. The event brought together educationists, experts, businessmen, and...
Bradford University Launches 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence.
Bradford, (Zahid Mirza) — The University of Bradford’s Social Justice Society has officially launched the United Nations’ annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, reaffirming its commitment to ending violence against women. The campaign began on 25 November, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and will continue until 10 December, observed globally...
Rights of the people of Kashmir must be respected: Dr. Fai
Lahore, (TW News) __ “The world powers do not have the right, nor the slightest moral authority, to pronounce what should be the solution of the Kashmir dispute in the sense of the final disposition of the territories involved. They have a compelling duty to deliberate upon and recommend how a just solution can be achieved. The people of Kashmir...
Panelists Commit to Action to Combat Digital Violence: UNESCO and ITA Launch Youth Digital Safety Campaign
ISLAMABAD,(TW News) – A high-impact panel discussion, “Voices Against Digital Violence,” successfully concluded yesterday at the Pakistan Reading & Learning Festival in Lok Virsa, Islamabad. The event served as the official launchpad for the Digital Safety & Youth Advocacy Campaign 2025, a critical joint initiative by UNESCO Pakistan and Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA). The session successfully mobilized government officials, industry leaders, youth...
The United Kingdom Announces Increase in Minimum Wage for Millions Starting April
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The government of the United Kingdom has declared that millions of workers nationwide will receive a salary increase commencing in April, in anticipation of the Budget to be presented on Wednesday. According to the official statement, the minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and above will be raised by 50p, resulting in a new rate...
Global Momentum Builds Ahead of the 2025 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
LONDON, (TW News) __ As the countdown begins for the 2025 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, global anticipation continues to rise for what is expected to be one of the most influential gatherings of the year. The forum, renowned for bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives, aims to advance discourse on the...
Climate Action in the Livestock and Dairy Sector: Challenges and Solutions for Pakistan
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is currently under severe climatic stress, and within this context, the livestock and dairy sector is both highly vulnerable and full of opportunities. Livestock is not only the backbone of the rural economy but also a primary source of livelihood for millions of families. At the same time, this sector is a major source of greenhouse gases...
Labour Will Consider Business Concerns, Reforms Won’t Harm Employers: Business Secretary Peter Kyle
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle has stated that the Labour government will duly consider business concerns as it advances its comprehensive labour reforms, ensuring that employers do not incur any disadvantages. He announced that the government will initiate 26 consultation rounds regarding proposed changes to workers’ rights, encouraging active participation from the business community. Addressing the...
Pak–Afghan Border Suspension: Alternate Routes, Costs, and Transit Times for Regional Trade
Pakistan’s commercial supply chains continue to face significant disruption as key border crossings with Afghanistan remain suspended or operate intermittently due to heightened security tensions. The freeze at Torkham and Chaman has stalled bilateral trade, blocked transit cargo en route to Central Asia, and caused thousands of containers to accumulate at Karachi and Port Qasim terminals. This sudden halt is...
NUST Convenes 35th Executive Council Meeting to Review Strategic Reforms
Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) __ NUST held its 35th Executive Council Meeting on Friday, 22 November 2025, chaired by Rector, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif. The session brought together senior university leadership for a comprehensive review of ongoing initiatives, strategic priorities and institutional reforms currently underway. During the meeting, Rector reiterated the importance of building futuristic systems and processes that strengthen NUST’s...