Pakistan’s economy is under sustained pressure from weak export growth, a persistent trade deficit, declining foreign exchange reserves and rising external debt obligations. Despite repeated stabilization efforts, the core structural problem remains unchanged: Pakistan exports too little and relies on a narrow range of products. In this situation, expanding exports from underutilized but high-potential sectors is no longer a policy...
British-Pakistani Brothers Complete Bicycle Pilgrimage from Makkah to Madinah.
Leeds, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Three British-Pakistani brothers have completed a long-distance bicycle journey from Makkah to Madinah, undertaking a demanding pilgrimage that tested their physical endurance and personal resolve. The brothers, sons of former Halifax Mayor Arshad Mahmood, travelled hundreds of kilometres across Saudi Arabia under challenging weather conditions, including extreme heat and long daily distances. They said the...
Kashmir: A Forgotten Land, a Forgotten People —And the Cost of Disunity.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice January 9, 2026 For more than three decades, Kashmir has lived through one of the gravest, yet least acknowledged, human rights crises of our time. Over 150,000 Kashmiris have lost their lives in the past 35 years alone. Between 8,000 and 10,000 people have been forcibly disappeared. More than 2,700 mass...
Prominent Kashmiri-Pakistani Community Figure Chaudhry Yasin Passes Away in Luton.
Luton, (Special Correspondent) __ Chaudhry Yasin, a respected and well-known member of the Kashmiri-Pakistani community in Luton, has passed away, prompting widespread grief and condolences across the community. The late Chaudhry Yasin was widely recognised for his commitment to community service, strong moral character, and humanitarian work. He played an active role in social, welfare, and cultural activities and made...
Venezuela in Crisis: How Failed Security, Weak Institutions, and Oil Mismanagement Brought a Nation Down.
The Venezuelan episode stands as one of the most instructive examples of modern state failure, where extraordinary natural wealth failed to secure political stability, economic resilience, or national sovereignty. Once among Latin America’s most prosperous countries, Venezuela descended into prolonged crisis due to weak governance, institutional decay, economic mismanagement, and the gradual collapse of its security and defence structures. The...
Brussels: Pakistani Embassy Participates in Erasmus+ Information Program.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Officials from the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels participated in an information session of the European Union’s global education development program Erasmus+, during which Pakistan also expressed its interest in participating in other components of the project. According to details, the session focused on key actions under the Erasmus+ program, including Capacity Building in Higher Education,...
Standing Committee on Agri-Tourism (FCCI) Holds Key Meeting at FCCI Committee Room.
Faisalabad, (Unib Rashid) __ The Standing Committee on Agri-Tourism of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) held an important meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the FCCI Committee Room. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tariq Tanveer, Convener, and attended by Ms. Shazia Sharif, Co-Convener, along with all committee members. The primary focus of the meeting was...
The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela. London, (TW News) __ Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela.The Venezuelan people have suffered for years. According to a press release Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to...
Luton Community Offers Condolences to Allama Hafiz Ejaz Ahmed on the Passing of His Brother.
Luton, (Special Correspondent) __ The Imam of Luton Central Jamia Mosque, Allama Hafiz Ejaz Ahmed, has returned to the United Kingdom following the passing of his brother, Mirza Anwar Baig, in Pakistan. On Monday, a large number of members of the local community gathered to express their condolences and solidarity with him. Those offering condolences included Haji Chaudhry Muhammad Qurban,...
Digital Billboard Campaign in Washington Calls on United Nations to Honor Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination.
Washington, DC. January 5, 2026 (TW News) __ The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF), a Washington-based advocacy organization, launched a mobile digital billboard campaign across Washington, DC, calling on the United Nations to fulfill its commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and ensure their internationally recognized right to self-determination. The brightly lit mobile billboards displayed powerful messages including:...