By Councillor Raja Mohammad Aslam Khan, Leader of the Luton Conservative Party Group These are undeniably testing times. Families here in Luton and across our nation grapple with the cost of living, our public services face unprecedented demand, and international instability continues to cast a long shadow. In such a climate, it is tempting to listen to the siren calls...
Dropout and Deprived Youth — The Lost National Assets of Pakistan
Pakistan’s dream of becoming an educated and progressive nation fades each year as thousands — in fact, millions — of young students vanish from the education system after completing their Secondary School Certificate (Matric) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (Intermediate) examinations. These are not mere statistics; they are the stories of shattered dreams and wasted potential — the faces of...
Pakistan Embassy in Brussels Hosts Networking Conference to Boost Pakistan-Belgium Cooperation in Education and Science
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels organized a networking conference connecting Pakistani students and professionals from various fields. The event brought together representatives from the European Commission, Belgian institutions, and the Pakistani diaspora. Representatives from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Flemish Higher Education Council highlighted the positive trajectory of academic cooperation between Pakistan...
Chair of KCEU Ali Raza Syed asked for an urgent international action
SEOUL, South Korea/Brussels (Unib Rashid) – Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has called for an urgent and serious International community action on Jammu and Kashmir issue. He was addressing an international event in Seoul, the capital city of Sout Korea on human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. The landmark seminar titled “Black Day: The Cry of...
English Language Proficiency Requirements for Migrants Introduced in New Legislation
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ A legislative framework aimed at overhauling the UK’s immigration system was presented in Parliament today, mandating that migrants meet stringent English language proficiency standards equivalent to A Level for specific legal immigration routes. Under the new regulations, applicants will be obligated to demonstrate competencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through the Secure English Language Test...
IMF Reports Moderate Slowdown in Global Economic Output
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated a moderate slowdown in global output. According to the institution’s latest report released today, the IMF has revised its projection for global growth, lowering it from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025. The report further stated that while the global economy remained resilient during the first half of...
SMEDA’s Director Mashood Khan Calls for Action-Oriented Governance to Secure Pakistan’s Future
Islamabad (TW News) — Mashood Khan, Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and a leading figure in Pakistan’s auto sector, has called on federal and provincial governments to focus on tangible results rather than rhetoric, emphasising that only action can ensure the nation’s sustainable future. “It’s not promises but delivery that secures the nation’s future. Federal...
EU countries must have Energy Efficiency Directive into national law.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ By now, all EU countries must have translated the Energy Efficiency Directive into national law. This is a key step to reduce energy consumption and support those most affected by high energy costs and those facing energy poverty. Priority updates to support households with high energy costs and those facing energy poverty. For this, member states...
EU welcomes the agreement on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The EU welcomes the agreement on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict put forward by President Trump to secure an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages. We note that all sides agree, including the government of Israel. We call on all parties to fully implement the agreement without...
UNHCR expresses concern over the denotification of Refugee Villages and forced returns of Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ During the week of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)’s Executive Committee in Geneva, the agency has expressed concern over the government’s decision to de-notify some Refugee Villages and forcibly return Afghans, including refugees, to Afghanistan. The Federal Government recently de-notified sixteen refugee villages in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. In August, the government asked Afghan refugees...