Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The three-day exhibition of the photobook “Kashmir: Wait and See” by European photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye concluded on Wednesday in the Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad. The exhibition, held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, began with an opening ceremony on Monday, followed by a seminar on the second day and a closing ceremony on the third day. The events...
EU Commission welcomes new sanctions against Iran.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The European Commission welcomes today’s Council decision to adopt further restrictive measures against Iran. According to EU Council, An additional 15 individuals and six entities have been sanctioned in response to the regime’s continued and brutal repression of protesters. The restrictive measures consist of an asset freeze, travel bans to the EU, and a prohibition to make funds or economic resources available to...
Photo exhibition on Kashmir Solidarity Day inaugurated at Pakistan Embassy in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels inaugurated a photo exhibition in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day. The exhibition was formally opened by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi. According to embassy sources, the photo exhibition titled “Kashmir Solidarity Day” highlights the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and...
Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets Head of Cabinet of EU Commissioner; Economic Cooperation Discussed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The series of active diplomatic engagements by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, continues. In this context, Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi held a productive meeting with the Head of Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Economy, Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, Mr. Michael Hager. According to the Press Wing of the...
France’s last newspaper hawker, Ali Akbar of Pakistani origin, awarded France’s national honor by French President.
Paris, France (Younas Khan) __ Ali Akbar, France’s last newspaper hawker and a native of Pakistan, has been awarded the National Order of Merit by President Emmanuel Macron in a ceremony held at the Élysée Palace, the French presidency announced. Ali Akbar has spent decades selling newspapers on the streets of Paris, becoming a familiar and respected figure known for...
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Meets EU Ambassador to Pakistan; Discusses Investment and Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation
European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Raymonds Karoblis, met with Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, focusing on trade and investment cooperation. They also reviewed the upcoming EU–Pakistan Business Forum and the GSP+ monitoring process, emphasizing the importance of ongoing engagement and compliance. Senior officials attended.
Pakistan’s Undocumented Economy: An Alarming Imbalance with Global Consequences
Pakistan is confronting a deeply troubling economic reality that receives far less attention than fiscal deficits, IMF programmes, or exchange-rate volatility. The real structural crisis lies in the extraordinary imbalance between the documented and undocumented segments of the economy. At present, Pakistan’s documented economy is estimated at around 400 billion dollars, while the undocumented economy is believed to exceed 1,000...
RIUJ Election Results Announcement Becomes a Historic Moment for Journalists.
Rawalpindi, (TW News) __ The announcement of election results of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) turned into a memorable moment in the history of journalism as hundreds of journalists gathered to witness the event. Due to the limited capacity of the National Press Club hall, a large number of journalists were compelled to stand in the courtyard to hear...
NFST Makes History at Alpe Adria Formula Student Virtual Competition.
Islamabad, (TW News) __ The NUST Formula Student Team (NFST) has achieved a landmark success at the Alpe Adria Formula Student Virtual Competition by becoming the first team from Pakistan to participate in the prestigious international event. Competing against teams from across the globe, NFST secured first position among all Asian teams, marking a proud moment for the country. The...
EU–India Partnership Whitewashes India’s Authoritarian Slide and EscalatingHuman Rights Catastrophe.
London, 28th January 2026.(Dr. Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur) __ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent portrayal of India as “the world’s largest democracy” and a pillar of “global stability, prosperity, and security”, coupled with her framing of the EU–India Security and Defence Partnership as a union between “the world’s two largest democracies”, is not merelyoptimistic rhetoric. It is a...