Brussels,(Unib Rashid) __ A photo exhibition titled “Kashmir Black Day: A Forgotten Tragedy” was inaugurated today at the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels by the Ambassador of Pakistan to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg H.E Rahim Hayat Qureshi to mark Kashmir Black Day and highlight the grave human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The...

Through EU funding, the Balochistan Criminal Justice leadership learned about the justice system in Ireland
Islamabad,(TW News) — A high-level delegation from Balochistan’s criminal justice institutions undertook a four-day study visit to Ireland (20–23 October 2025) to learn about criminal justice practices in Ireland and how coordination, accountability, and performance management could be strengthened across the province’s justice sector. The visit was organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan and...

“The Greatest Messenger of Peace” Launched at Pakistan High Commission London
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ A significant event took place at the Pakistan High Commission in London with the launch of the documentary series “The Greatest Messenger of Peace.” This series is designed to share the message of peace and the profound teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) with those who may be unfamiliar with his life...

Can liberation of Kashmir lead to disintegration of India?
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Kashmir Awareness Forum October 24, 2025 Ambassador Masood Khan Sahib, an international diplomat, devoted champion, passionate proponent of the Kashmir cause and the son of the soil of Kashmir, argues that the liberation of Kashmir from India or emergence of another sovereign entity would encourage secessionist tendencies in India and lead to the collapse of India’s...

The implementation of the UK-France migration deal has achieved a significant milestone with the return of 42 illegal migrants, marking a pivotal development in immigration enforcement.
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...
