Five events, coupled with ‘Seen & Unseen’ Art exhibition, alert on intensification of digital violence against women and girls ISLAMABAD, (TW NEWS) – Today, the United Nations in Pakistan marked the ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ by calling for urgent global action against digital violence during an event at Islamabad’s Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). It alerted on the need to adapt the...
Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets MEP Engin Eroglu, Discusses Trade and Parliamentary Cooperation
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Engin Eroglu in Brussels. During the meeting, both sides engaged in a constructive discussion focused on strengthening Pakistan–EU relations, particularly in the areas of trade partnership and parliamentary cooperation. Ambassador Qureshi emphasized Pakistan’s commitment...
ILO and Health Services Academy Convene National Dialogue to Strengthen OSH for Quality Health Services
The dialogue focused on strengthening service delivery systems, improving OSH practices, and enhancing coordination across ESSIs to better support insured workers and those who care for them. NATHIA GALI, (TW News) – Ensuring Pakistan’s workforce has access to quality, timely, and prevention-focused social security services requires stronger institutional coordination and a renewed focus on occupational safety and health (OSH). Participants...
USD 500K Funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation to UNOPS in Pakistan for a Plastic Waste Collection Project
Islamabad, (TW News) – The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) is supporting the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and International Labour Organization (ILO), to initiate a pilot project titled, ‘Sustainability & Decent Work in Pakistan’s PET* Recycling Value Chain’. The Foundation is providing USD 500K for the project that will be implemented in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), an area that generates...
Survey launched to determine exact number of animals in buffalo colony with support from DCFA
Karachi, (Special Correspondent) __ For the first time in the history of Bhains Colony, a transformative project is being launched that will not only reshape the local economy but also protect public health, the environment, and future generations. Supported jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Government of Sindh, the establishment of a biogas...
Pakistan’s Livestock Production Challenges: Constraints to Growth and Sustainability
Pakistan’s livestock sector is a highly valuable national asset that forms the backbone of rural income, food security, and economic development. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the livestock sector contributes 23.5% to the national GDP and accounts for 63.6% of the growth in agriculture, while more than 37% of the rural workforce is linked to this sector. Approximately 800,000...
Hafiz Unib Rashid Offers Condolences to Chaudhry Shabbir on His Father’s Passing
Lahore, (Special Correspondent) — Hafiz Unib Rashid, Chairman of the Pak–Benelux Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brussels, met with Chaudhry Shabbir, CEO of Bird & Poultries and Ahmed Poultry Trading Company, in Lahore to offer condolences on the passing of his father. Chaudhry Shabbir’s sons, Ahmed Shabbir and Ali Shabbir, were also present on the occasion. It may...
Just One Week of Reduced Social Media Use Can Improve Mental Health, Study Finds
Leeds, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — A new study has revealed that even one week of significantly reduced social media use can lead to notable improvements in young people’s mental health. In today’s world, social media has become the centre of life for many youths — a single screen offering communication with friends, news updates, and content that can trigger stress....
Major Software Glitch Forces Hundreds of Flight Cancellations Worldwide
Leeds, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Airlines across the world cancelled large numbers of flights ahead of the weekend. According to an Associated Press report, the reason cited was an incident on 30 October when a JetBlue aircraft in the United States experienced a sudden decrease in speed during flight, causing it to descend unexpectedly. The issue may be linked to...
Small Businesses Are the Heartbeat of Our Economy: Prime Minister Keir Starmer
London, (Shahzad Ali) — Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that small businesses are the heartbeat of the economy and the foundation of communities. He was paying tribute to small businesses, frontline workers and community heroes at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On ceremony held at Downing Street. The Prime Minister hosted a special showcase featuring small businesses, service staff...