Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – China and Pakistan are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, the milestone highlights decades of close cooperation and mutual trust between Beijing and Islamabad. In a statement shared on the embassy’s official social media account X, it said: “As iron-clad friends...
Rule of Law vs Rule of Interests: Why Hong Kong Thrives and Pakistan Stumbles.
A comparison between Hong Kong and Pakistan is not merely a contrast of geography, but a deeper reflection of two fundamentally different governance models, institutional performance, and economic outcomes. Hong Kong, with a total area of approximately 1,106 square kilometers and a population of around 7.4 to 7.5 million, has extremely limited agricultural capacity and depends heavily on imports for...
Politics and Survival: The Middle Class in Pakistan’s Post-Truth Reality.
The saying, “If you do not interfere in politics, politics will interfere in your life,” captures a fundamental truth about modern societies. Politics is not a distant or abstract force; it shapes economic realities, social structures, and the everyday lives of citizens. The real question is not whether politics affects us, but how deeply it influences our collective survival and...
Energy Crisis Threatens Business Stability, FPCCI Warns.
Brussels/Karachi, (Unib Rashid) — A press conference hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry highlighted growing concerns over Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis and its far-reaching impact on the national economy. Patron-in-Chief of UBG, S.M. Tanveer, stated that industries—particularly restaurants and small businesses—play a vital role in employment generation but continue to suffer due to inconsistent energy...
Brussels: Nasir Chaudhry, Hafiz Uneeb Rashid Agree on EU Market Access for Pakistani Products.
Brussels, (Special Correspondent) — A meeting was held between Councillor Nasir Chaudhry and Hafiz Uneeb Rashid, Chairman of the Pak Benelux Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, discussions focused on promoting Pakistani exports through the World Union of Wholesale Markets following Pakistan’s inclusion in the organization. It is worth noting that Councillor Nasir Chaudhry plays an active...
Amnesty International Urges Europeans to Pressure Leaders to Suspend EU-Israel Trade Agreement.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Amnesty International has called on European citizens to put pressure on their leadership to suspend the trade agreement between the European Union and Israel. The appeal was issued by Amnesty’s European office, urging citizens across Europe to take action ahead of a potentially decisive moment on April 21. On that date, a key meeting of the...
UN Reports Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Since October 2023.
Geneva, (Unib Rahid) – United Nations Office at Geneva has reported that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza Strip between October 2023 and December 2025, amid ongoing hostilities in the region. According to the statement, the deaths are attributed to sustained Israeli air bombardment and ground military operations. The figures highlight the severe human cost...
Pakistan’s Calculated Signal.
Today, I saw an image—and it felt less like news and more like a message. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, dressed in combat uniform, arrived in Tehran, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received him. On the surface, this appears to be a diplomatic visit—but beneath it are multiple layers, the kind that don’t usually show up in headlines....
IMF Releases New Global Growth Forecast After Iran–US Conflict.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The International Monetary Fund has released updated figures for global output and economic growth following the recent Iran–United States conflict. According to the IMF, “the now-paused conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.” The institution has projected global growth at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027, both lower than...
Transport Shutdown in Twin Cities: Security Imperatives vs Public Suffering.
The federal capital of Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi have once again been thrust into the center of sensitive geopolitical activity and intense security arrangements. Reports of an anticipated second round of high-level negotiations between United States and Iran have triggered an immediate and far-reaching security response from Pakistani authorities. In preparation for this highly sensitive diplomatic engagement, a...