The long-awaited restart (expected to be operational from 31st December 2025) of the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) freight train marks a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s regional connectivity. This corridor — linking South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe — has the potential to reshape Pakistan’s trade landscape, reduce logistics costs, and open direct access to European markets. Yet, despite this potential, policy...

Sangram Singh Makes History with Victory at Levels Fight League Europe
Indian MMA Fighter Secures His Second Career Win as Tunisian Fighter Hakim Trabelsi Taps Out in the Second Round, Marking Sangram Singh’s Triumph on Europe’s Top MMA Stage Europe, November 3, 2025 — India’s renowned wrestler-turned-MMA fighter and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh has made history once again. He has become the first Indian ever to claim victory in the...

Pakistan High Commissioner Engages with NUST Rector to Foster Academic Collaboration
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ In a productive meeting at the Pakistan High Commission, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, engaged with Dr. Mohammad Zahid Latif, the Rector of the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). The conversation centered on enhancing research, innovation, and collaboration between academic institutions in Pakistan and the UK. Both leaders explored...

Overseas Employment: A Pathway to Economic Prosperity for Pakistan
Overseas employment has become a defining aspect of Pakistan’s economy and society, with millions of skilled and unskilled workers seeking opportunities abroad each year. As of 2024, over 13.5 million Pakistanis are employed overseas, and 325,000 more have already left in the first half of this year alone. This mass migration is not just about individual aspirations — it is...

Sadiq Khan Advocates for a Visionary Labour Budget with Emphasis on Green Investment
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called upon Chancellor Rachel Reeves to craft a “true Labour budget” this month that prioritises green investment and showcases a proactive approach to the nation’s pressing challenges. As he prepares to co-chair the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro alongside Mayor Eduardo Paes, Khan emphasises the importance of...

Jhelum Foundation inaugurates new office, signs MoU with Devotion for social and welfare cooperation
Jhelum/Brussels, (Hafiz Unib Rashid) __ The new office of Jhelum Foundation has been formally inaugurated in Jhelum. The inauguration ceremony took place last days , marking a new chapter in the organization’s community service initiatives. During the event, Jhelum Foundation and Devotion signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various social and welfare projects. The partnership aims to...

The Kashmir Dispute and Its Significance for Global Peace: Dr. Zulfiqar Kazmi
Washington, D.C. November 2, 2025, (TW News) __ Peace has been the hope of all ages. It is not merely a saying but a reality because everyone longs for peace. However, peace exists at different levels in society. It is not just a dream—it is a hope. And hope is most vital in societies plagued by disputes, conflicts, and divisions....

UK Government Outlines Measures to Tackle Employment Gap Among Pakistani and Bangladeshi Communities
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The UK Government has outlined steps being taken to reduce the employment gap between people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi ethnic backgrounds and those from white ethnic backgrounds, following a written question raised by Lord Qurban Hussain. Responding on behalf of the Government, Baroness Sherlock, the responsible minister, said that the number of individuals from ethnic minority...

UK Could Lose 600,000 Workers to Illness in the Next Decade, Experts Warn Health experts call for urgent improvements in workplace health support
LONDON, (Special Correspondent) — A new report published in the Guardian online has revealed that unless the UK government and employers take adequate measures to protect workers’ health, an additional 600,000 people could be forced to leave employment over the next decade due to long-term health conditions. According to the latest analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH),...

Pakistan’s Agriculture, Livestock and Dairy Development: Failures in the Mirror of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The recognition of livestock and dairy as vital sectors of Pakistan’s economy dates back to 1973, when they were placed under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. However, meaningful attention was given only in 1995, when the Livestock and Dairy Development Division was established at the federal level to strengthen national food security, rural employment, and exports. Despite these...
