London, (Shahzad Ali) – A reception was held in Luton to honour Mr. Farhat Mir, a former senior bureaucrat from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The esteemed event was hosted by community leader Lala Chaudhry Muhammad Taj Samroor. The ceremony saw the special attendance of prominent figures, including Raja Waheed Akbar, the former Mayor of Luton, who graced the occasion as...

Brussels: Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi hosts a dinner in honour of Dr.Rabia Akhtar
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, hosted a dinner in honor of Dr. Rabia Akhtar, a renowned Pakistani scholar in security studies, Head of the Social Sciences Department at the University of Lahore, and a distinguished educationist. Dr. Rabia Akhtar is currently in Brussels to attend the EU Non-Proliferation and...

World Science Day 2025 Accelerates Pakistan’s 2050 Vision
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – Pakistani youth and leading scientific minds converged in the Pakistan Museum of Natural History to celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development, focusing on the future-critical theme: “Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050.” The event was jointly organized by UNESCO, the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), the Economic Cooperation Organization Science Foundation...

Semester vs Annual System: A Question of Quality and Credibility
The education system of a nation is the backbone of its intellectual strength and professional credibility. In Pakistan, the debate between the annual and semester systems is more than a technicality — it directly affects the quality of graduates, the reliability of their qualifications, and ultimately, public trust in professional services. While both systems aim to assess student learning, the...

Pakistan and India Together Could Feed Half of the Middle East: Dr. J.S. Yadav
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ “If Pakistan and India unite, they could meet half of the Middle East’s food demand,” said Dr. J.S. Yadav, head of the Indian delegation, during an exclusive conversation with Pakistani Councilor Muhammad Nasir Chaudhry at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) international conference held in Brussels. The discussion focused on South Asia’s agricultural capacity, the...

The passage of time cannot invalidate an irreplaceable principle – the right of self-determination of the people of Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice Istanbul, Turkey. November 11, 2025 “You cannot overcome the religious extremism if you keep supplying them proof that, for redressing injustice, peaceful secular processes are but a pretense or a trap. What principles and instruments do Kashmiris invoke for the redress of the wrongs inflicted on them? Not any conceived and...

Abdullah Ahmed wins Belgian boxing championship for third consecutive time
Brussels, (Special Correspondent) __ Pakistani-origin boxer Abdullah Ahmed has won the Belgium Boxing Championship for the third consecutive time. He achieved this remarkable success in the 60kg Lightweight Youth Category. Sharing the news, his father, Shabbir Ahmed Jabby, a well-known Kashmiri leader, said: “Alhamdulillah, my son Abdullah Ahmed has once again made us proud by winning the Belgium Boxing Championship...

Irish Pakistani ICT Professionals (iPIP) Hosts Farewell Brunch Honouring Ambassador Aisha Farooqui’s Tenure in Ireland
Dublin, (TW News) __ Irish Pakistani ICT Professionals (iPIP) hosted a Farewell Brunch in honour of H.E. Aisha Farooqui, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Ireland, as she prepares to conclude her tenure. The event, held on Sunday, November 9, brought together members of the iPIP Core Team for an engaging and memorable gathering. The brunch featured a blend of insightful...

Renowned educationist and Urdu language expert Dr. Arifa Syeda Zahra passes away
Lahore, (TW News) __ Renowned educationist and Urdu language scholar Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zahra passed away in Lahore at the age of 83. She completed her Master’s degree from Urdu Government College and later earned a Ph.D. in History from the East-West Center, University of Hawaii. After completing her studies, Dr. Zehra dedicated her life to the field of education....

Remembrance Day Ceremony in London: A Meaningful Tribute by Commonwealth Envoys; Pakistan Represented by High Commissioner Dr Mohammad Faisal
London,(Shahzad Ali) __ In a commendable display of respect and remembrance, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Mohammad Faisal, represented the nation at the Remembrance Day ceremony in London. During the event, he laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, honoring the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony, marked by its simplicity and dignity, was attended by...
