London, (Shahzad Ali) __ This week saw the largest group flight to date, with 16 individuals repatriated to France, underscoring the government’s commitment to accelerating removals under this bilateral agreement. The Home Secretary has issued a clear directive to “scale up removals to France,” emphasizing deterrence for those attempting unauthorized entry into the UK. In contrast to the previous administration’s...
The EU has announced its 19th package of sanctions against Russia
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The European Union has announced its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s energy sector—particularly gas—along with third-country banks and cryptocurrency service providers. According to a statement from the European Council, this latest and most extensive sanctions package adds 69 new individuals and entities to the EU’s blacklist. The measures aim at key sectors...
Positive progress between Pakistan and the European Union.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Ambassador Olaf Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS). According to a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan, the two envoys discussed a range of issues, including the positive momentum in Pakistan–EU relations across multiple...
Donation Appeal for a brain tumor patient.
Help my son Hussain fight his brain tumorEnschede, Netherlands, Mansoor Alam With pain in my heart, I share what no parent ever wants to say: my beloved son Hussain has a brain tumor. In the Netherlands, treatment options have unfortunately been exhausted. Yet we refuse to give up hope. A specialized clinic in Germany offers a treatment that could give...
Farmers are not the villains in Pakistan, says Kazim Saeed.
Speech given in Dawn Media’s Air We Breath Conference I just want to convince you that farmers are not definitely not the villains in this day, maybe the antihero of the story. Generally in public policy, the focus, the right alignment of policy for the public at large and individual interest, they should be aligned. And in this case, the...
October 27 is the darkest day in the history of Kashmir.
As you know, whenever I have picked up my pen, I have spoken about humanity and peace. Today’s column of mine is also about humanity and peace. Every year, Kashmiris observe Black Day against Indian occupation on October 27. On October 27, 1947, Indian forces occupied Kashmir without any constitutional or moral justification. India has illegally deployed nearly 1 million...
Pakistan’s Milk, Dairy Products and Meat Exports — The Untapped Potential and Institutional Failures
Pakistan’s livestock, milk, dairy and meat sector — often described as the backbone of the rural economy — remains alarmingly underperforming in global markets. Despite being the fourth-largest milk producer in the world with an estimated annual milk output of about 65 million metric tons and producing approximately 5.97 million tons of meat annually (ranking 12th globally), Pakistan earns only...
Dear Readers. What will be EU’S Green future strategy?.
We are presenting Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary By Unib Rashid Madam Minister,Honourable Members, One topic of the European Council will be defence. We discussed it two weeks ago here, in this hemicycle, and we discussed it at the informal meeting of the leaders in Copenhagen a few weeks ago. We listened to you,...
ILO hosts Better Work Business Forum to strengthen sustainability in Pakistan’s garment sector
The Forum aimed to deepen collaboration with national partners and collectively shape a roadmap for Better Work Pakistan’s next phase (2026–2030), positioning the country as a competitive and responsible garment and textile exporter. LAHORE, (TW News) – Promoting responsible and competitive growth in Pakistan’s garment and textile sector requires stronger social dialogue, sustainable compliance and collaboration. Participants at the two-day...
Janaza prayers of Islamic Scholar Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shah Gilani Held in East London
London, (Syed Razi Hassan Gilani) – The janaza prayers of the renowned Islamic thinker and Patron-in-Chief of the Central Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat UK & Overseas Trust, Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shah Gilani, was held at Ghausia Mosque, Lea Bridge Road, East London. The funeral procession was brought from Darul Uloom Qadria Jilania, Walthamstow, in a horse-drawn carriage, where many devotees had...