The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) has released a comprehensive research paper on the unfolding maritime disruption in the Persian Gulf—and the findings are both alarming and transformative. The Strait of Hormuz is no longer functioning as a free commercial artery. It has effectively become a selectively controlled corridor, where access is dictated not just by navigation, but by geopolitics. Key...
WKAF Expresses Serious Concern on Unlawful Detention of Female Kashmiri Political leaders.
Washington,DC.March 28, 2026, (TW News) – Washington, DC-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) condemns the inhuman life imprisonment verdict issued by Modi regime’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) against the popular Kashmiri political leader, Mrs. Asiya Andrabi along with two other prominent female Kashmiri political activists, Mrs. Sofi Fameeda and Mrs. Nahida Nasreen on March 24, 2026. 64 year old Asiya...
Cyberattack Hits European Commission, 350GB of Data Allegedly Stolen.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Commission has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, with hackers claiming to have stolen approximately 350 gigabytes of data. According to details released by the Belgian news agency Belga News Agency, the attack took place earlier this week on Tuesday. Unknown hackers targeted the cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission’s central website, Europa.eu. Despite...
Pakistani Journalist Muhammad Nadeem Butt Honored with Appreciation Certificate in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) Renowned Pakistani journalist Muhammad Nadeem Butt has been awarded an appreciation certificate in recognition of his outstanding journalistic services in Belgium and across Europe. The certificate was presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, during a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan on March 23. On the occasion,...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Pezeshkian Discuss Regional Tensions in Over Hour-Long Call.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts. According to official sources, the conversation lasted over an hour and focused on the escalating hostilities in the region. The Prime Minister strongly condemned the continued Israeli attacks...
Industry Leaders Discuss Sustainability and Carbon Credits at LCCI Meeting.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – A significant meeting focusing on sustainability and connectivity was held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where leadership from the Trade Facilitation Network participated in the Corporate Relations Standing Committee session. The session was hosted by Mr. Amer Salam, Convener of the committee, who welcomed prominent participants including Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Founder of TFN,...
Flames Without Borders: When War Crosses Every Line.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, United States, and Israel has created a crisis that refuses to be contained. What began as calculated military strikes has erupted into a sprawling confrontation that crosses borders, erodes established limits, and threatens to redraw the strategic map of the Middle East. Every day, the conflict intensifies, pushing the region closer to an unmanageable inferno...
Brussels: Fines on Diesel Vehicles Temporarily Postponed, No Penalties from April 1.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — An important development has emerged regarding the Low Emission Zone in Brussels. It was previously announced that from April 1, 2026, fines of up to €350 would be imposed on vehicles that do not meet environmental standards (such as Euro 5 diesel). However, it has now been decided that no fines will be enforced from this...
European Parliament Approves EU–US Turnberry Trade Deal with Strong Safeguards.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Parliament has approved the EU-US Turnberry trade deal with significant safeguard measures. Under the agreement, the United States will reduce duties on European products from 50% to 15%. In return, the US will be able to export a wide range of seafood and agricultural products to the European market at preferential rates. The agreement,...
Kashmir Leader Altaf Hussain Wani Addresses Barcelona Conference; Condemns Criminalization of Dissent in Indian-Occupied Kashmir.
Barcelona, (Unib Rashid) — Tahreek Kashmir Spain hosted a significant gathering here in Barcelona featuring prominent Kashmiri leader and human rights activist Altaf Hussain Wani. The event, presided over by Muhammad Shafiq Tamsum, President of Tahreek Kashmir Spain, brought together members of the Kashmiri diaspora and local civil society to discuss the deteriorating human rights situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir. Addressing...