London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Councillor Asif Khan has welcomed the UK Government’s historic decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine, calling it “an important and long overdue step that acknowledges the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood.” Councillor Khan said recognition “keeps alive the hope of peace and the possibility of a two-state solution,” but warned that it...
UN-Habitat Organized an Expert Group Meeting to Develop Seismic Retrofitting Guidelines in Pakistan
Islamabad, (TW News) — UN-Habitat Pakistan convened an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) with representatives from the Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), UN agencies, NGOs, civil society, and the engineering community to develop practical guidelines for the seismic retrofitting of schools in earthquake-prone areas of the country. These guidelines aim to help practitioners...
Deputy Leader of Luton Council raises deep concerns about Fireworks Use, Encourages Community Support
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The recent surge in late-night fireworks has raised concerns among residents in Luton, prompting the Deputy Leader of Luton Council, Councillor Javed Hussain, to call for a collaborative effort to promote more responsible use of fireworks, especially among the youth. In his statement, Councillor Hussain addressed the community’s feelings, saying, “The continuous use of fireworks past...
EU Reaffirms Full Support for UN as Organization Marks 80 Years
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The European Union has assured United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres of its full support. In this regard, European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held a meeting with the UN Secretary-General. It is noteworthy that EU member states collectively...
New York Gears Up for Peaceful Protest on Kashmir
New York. September 21, 2025. (TW News) __ As we know that the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir stands apart as the most cantankerous of conflicts, with the catastrophic possibility of unimaginable devastation that we witnessed in April-May 2025 when both India and Pakistan were at the brink of nuclear confrontation. Hence, the world powers need to reaffirm their...
Request for Exclusion from the UK
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Watford councillor Asif Khan has urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to take immediate action against American national Ms. Gomez, calling for her deportation and a ban on her future entry to the UK after she appeared at the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London alongside far-right activist Tommy Robinson. In his letter to the Home Secretary,...
Tribute by Numberdar Chaudhry Faryad Elahi Samroar to the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
London, (Special Correspondent) – Numberdar Chaudhry Faryad Elahi Samroar, a respected figure from a prominent political family in Samroar Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, recently extended his heartfelt tribute to the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq. He commended the Prime Minister for his contributions to public and national service, describing him as a leader...
Ambassador for Peace Muhammad Amir Siddique Brings Joy to Disabled Children in Karachi
Karachi (TW News) – On September 20, 2025, a heartwarming program was organized by the Maryam Foundation in collaboration with an international organization at The Society for the Rehabilitation of Special Children (SRSC), Karachi. The event was dedicated to spreading happiness among disabled children through the distribution of gifts, food, and birthday cakes. Ambassador for Peace and journalist based in...
PABOCCI Delegation Meets Pakistani Ambassador in Brussels
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ A high-level delegation of the Pakistan Benelux Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PABOCCI) held an introductory meeting yesterday with H.E. Mr. Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The discussion focused on the objectives behind establishing PABOCCI, the Chamber’s future direction, opportunities for deepening economic cooperation, and practical ways...
Geneva seminar urges UNCHR to take cognisance of Indian government’s settler-colonial policies aimed at altering Kashmir’s demography
Geneva, (Unib Rashid) __ Speakers at a seminar jointly hosted by the Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre (CHRAC) and the Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) voiced grave concern over the Indian government’s settler-colonial policies aimed at altering the demography of Jammu and Kashmir — a disputed region that has remained in the vortex of violence for decades. Held...