Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan Day celebrations on March 23 will be celebrated with extreme simplicity in all missions abroad, including the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels. This was announced by Pakistani Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar. In his message issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said that “This year, March 23, the national day, will be...

Pakistan’s Livestock Sector: An Ignored Engine of Economic Growth.
Pakistan’s livestock sector is one of the most important yet under‑appreciated pillars of the national economy, providing food, income, and employment to millions of rural households. Healthy animals are central to this system, and their wellbeing depends on effective veterinary services, disease control, and professional regulation. Despite livestock contributing nearly 15 percent to national GDP and over 60 percent of...

PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Discusses Regional Situation.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Pakistan, the meeting took place on March 12, 2026. According to the Prime Minister’s adviser Mubasher Zaidi, the Pakistani premier held an important meeting in Jeddah with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz...

Pakistan’s Ambassador Faraz Zaidi Addresses Scholars in Belgrade on Emerging Global and Strategic Dynamics.
BELGRADE, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to Serbia Faraz Zaidi today delivered a lecture at the International Institute of Politics and Economics (IIPE), Belgrade, where he discussed contemporary, geopolitical, and political developments and Pakistan’s emerging strategic perspective with students and scholars. The event was also attended by ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps. Later, the Pakistani Embassy thanked the...

Asia Farm Tourism Award Goes to Tariq Tanveer, Javed Kausar Rana Calls it a Historic Achievement.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Javed Kausar Rana, President of the Pak–Benelux Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry based in the European capital Brussels, has congratulated Tariq Tanveer on receiving the Asia Farm Tourism Award. In his message, he said that the award is a moment of pride for the agricultural community. He stated that his dear friend Tariq Tanveer has...

Indian occupied Kashmir—- “A disaster in waiting”.
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan (Second part of two-part series) Settler Colonialism aspects in Kashmir involves: (1) Communication Blackouts and Media Restrictions: Indian authorities have historically used communication blackouts, including the suppression of internet services, to control the flow of information out of the region. Journalists and human rights defenders face routine harassment, incarceration, and accusations of “terrorism” for reporting human...

Geneva seminar demands immediate access for UN Special Rapporteurs to Kashmir, Delhi and Manipur, citing systematic religious persecution.
Experts Warn of Widening Gap Between Constitutional Promise and Ground RealityGENEVA, (Unib Rashid) __ Speakers at a side event held on the sidelines of the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, have demanded immediate access for UN Special Rapporteurs to Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi riot-affected areas, and Manipur, citing grave human and religious rights violations.The seminar...

Pakistan’s Passenger Car Sales Jump 51% in February Despite Monthly Slowdown.
Karachi / Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Passenger car sales in Pakistan recorded a strong 51 percent year-on-year increase in February 2026, although sales declined on a month-on-month basis due to seasonal factors, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The data showed that 13,388 passenger cars were sold in February 2026, compared with 8,882 units in...

Sustainable climate action requires restoring political agency to subjugated peoples: Speakers
Geneva, (Unib Rashid) __ The speakers at a panel discussion held here on the sidelines of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council have unanimously urged the international community particularly the UN to recognize the fact that sustainable climate action requires restoring political agency to subjugated peoples.The panel discussion titled “Climate Justice, Human Rights and the Right to...

Community Football Tournament in Jhelum Gains Momentum; Jameel Bhatti Donates Rs100,000 for Fans’ Seating.
Jhelum, (Unib Rashid) __ Football matches organized under the banner of the Jhelum Forum are continuing with great enthusiasm, attracting a large number of local sports fans. The event is being efficiently managed by the President of the Jhelum Forum Sports Wing, Jameel Bhatti, along with his team. Considering the overwhelming turnout and keen interest of spectators, Jameel Bhatti has...
