KARACHI, (TW News): Pakistan’s passenger car sales surged by 57 per cent year-on-year to 18,602 units in January, signalling a strong recovery in the country’s auto industry. During the first seven months of FY26 (July–January), total passenger car sales reached 84,512 units, reflecting a 45 per cent increase compared to 58,385 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Auto...
The Cost of Livelihoods in Pakistan: Who Listens?
In Pakistan today, the debate is no longer about poverty alone — it is about survival with dignity. The cost of living has risen so sharply that for millions of households, earning a livelihood no longer guarantees food security, education, healthcare, or even social stability. The alarming reality is that while economic indicators are discussed daily in official briefings and...
Lahore Literary Festival Celebrates Global Dialogue Amid Cultural Festivities.
Brussels/Lahore, (Unib Rashid) __ The Lahore Literary Festival, widely regarded as one of the region’s most vibrant celebrations of literature and culture, brought together an impressive gathering of authors, intellectuals, artists, and avid readers for a dynamic exchange of ideas. Set against the backdrop of Lahore’s rich cultural heritage, the festival showcased the city’s standing as a true cultural capital....
Pakistan’s Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to Montenegro.
Podgorica, (Unib Rashid) __ Faraz Zaidi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Serbia, presented copies of his Letters of Credence to H.E. Ms. Marija Petrović, Chief of Protocol of Montenegro, in connection with his concurrent accreditation as Ambassador of Pakistan to Montenegro. The presentation marks an important step in strengthening diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Montenegro. Ambassador Zaidi expressed his commitment to...
Government of Japan, UN-Habitat and JICA Sign Agreement to Strengthen Disaster Resilience of Schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Islamabad, (TW News) — The Government of Japan, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an Exchange of Notes and a Grant Agreement during a signing ceremony held on 11 February 2026, for the project on ’Strengthen the disaster resilience of educational infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province’. The initiative is supported through...
UNDP, Government of Pakistan Convene High-Level Dialogue on AI for Public Service Transformation and Inclusive Development.
Islamabad, (TW News) – Joining Pakistan’s Indus AI week, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), convened a high-level policy session titled “Shaping Pakistan’s Future with AI: Inclusive Development and Governance” to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can strengthen...
German Consul General Inaugurates SKY Air Compressors Open House in Karachi.
Karachi, (TW News) __ Thomas E. Schultze, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, inaugurated the SKY Air Compressors Open House & Industry Networking Event at the Korangi facility of Rastgar & Company (Pvt.) Ltd. on Tuesday. The event was hosted by Rastgar & Company (Pvt.) Ltd. in collaboration with the German Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GPCCI),...
Brussels: Kashmiris’ Unity is essential for the Kashmir movement, says Ali Raza Syed.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU), Ali Raza Syed, has stated that unity and cohesion among Kashmiris are essential for the success of the freedom movement. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar titled “Journey to Freedom”, organized by the Kashmir Council Europe in the European capital Brussels, on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversaries...
Pakistan’s Food Security Crisis: Beyond Shadow of Doubts — Who Cares?
Pakistan today is not merely facing inflation, nor only an agricultural slowdown. It is confronting a food security crisis — silent, expanding, and dangerously misunderstood. The tragedy is not that the crisis exists; the tragedy is that it is still debated as if it were a theory. Food insecurity in Pakistan is no longer a prediction. It is a reality....
EU Parliament approves safeguard clauses to protect EU agriculture.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The Mercosur agreement, Parliament approved safeguard clauses to protect EU agriculture. According to these clauses, Parliament has set additional guarantees for sensitive agricultural products such as beef and poultry. It has set strict thresholds to trigger these safeguard measures. While the Commission will monitor the market and report every six months. According to more details, MEPs...