Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The Bangladeshi community in the United Arab Emirates has honoured senior Pakistani journalist and President of the Pakistan Journalists Forum (PJF) Dubai and UAE, Tahir Munir Tahir, with a prestigious award in recognition of his 25 years of dignified, outstanding, and people-friendly journalistic services in the Emirates. The award was presented during a graceful and...
Children’s Rights in Times of Conflict:The Case of Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 14, 2026 The Committee on the Rights of the Child opened its one hundredth session in Geneva from 12 to 30 January 2026 at a moment of profound concern for children worldwide. In his opening statement, Mahamane Cissé-Gouro, Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division at the...
Chairman Kashmir International Organization Raja Sikandar Khan Returns to UK After Successful Pakistan Visit.
London, (TW News) __ Raja Sikandar Khan, Chairman of the Kashmir International Organization and a leading representative of the diaspora think tank Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council, has safely returned to the United Kingdom following a highly successful official visit to Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). During his visit, Raja Sikandar Khan held a series of high-level meetings...
WHO and Gavi support Pakistan with vehicles to enhance immunization and reach “zero-dose” children in remote areas.
Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO today handed over 20 four-wheel-drive (4×4) vehicles to Pakistan’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to enhance immunization activities and supervision in geographically challenging areas. The 4X4 cars will be assigned to 20 priority districts with a high concentration of children who have never been vaccinated (“zero-dose” children). With financial support from Gavi,...
Pakistan, UAE Agree to Launch Pre-Immigration Clearance to Facilitate Passenger Travel.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ A delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi, Director General of Customs and Port Security, met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and measures to further simplify immigration procedures for passengers. During the meeting, both sides agreed to formalize a Pre-Immigration Clearance agreement...
IMF Policies and Pakistan: Short-Term Stability at the Cost of Long-Term Industrial Growth.
Pakistan’s repeated engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises serious questions about the country’s long-term economic direction. While IMF programmes may provide temporary balance-of-payments relief, they often come at the expense of sustainable industrial growth, domestic investment, and economic sovereignty. It is important to recognize that IMF policies are not politically neutral. Despite official claims of independent decision-making, IMF...
Indus Hospital Hosts Gala Dinner in Dubai, Raising Support for Free Healthcare in Pakistan.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) successfully hosted its UAE Gala Dinner 2026 in Dubai on January 10, bringing together more than 400 guests in an evening marked by generosity, solidarity, and a shared commitment to dignity, access, and equitable healthcare. The annual gala drew strong participation from overseas Pakistanis and supporters, reaffirming collective...
Pakistan Showcases Security and Fire Safety Capabilities at World’s Largest Intersec Expo in Dubai.
Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The 27th edition of Intersec, the world’s largest business exhibition for security, safety, and fire protection, was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting exhibitors from more than 60 countries, over 1,400 companies, and more than 50,000 trade visitors from across the globe. This year, six Pakistani companies are participating in Intersec 2026 under...
Bradford Mosque Hosts Spiritual Gathering on Isra and Mi‘raj and Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA).
Leeds, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ A spiritually uplifting programme was held at Jamia Masjid Al-Faiz, Bradford, on the themes of Isra and Mi‘raj of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the esteemed status of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA). Renowned religious scholars and naat reciters participated, while a large number of worshippers attended and benefitted spiritually from the blessed gathering....
SMEDA Sets Up Stall at SME Finance & Banking Expo.
Lahore,(TW News) __ The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) set up an information stall at the SME Finance & Banking Expo held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). During the expo, SMEDA officials interacted with entrepreneurs, bankers, and other stakeholders to discuss ways to improve access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)....