London, (Shahzad Ali) __ A delegation from the British High Commission in Islamabad convened at Jamia Islamia Ghosia Trust UK on Tuesday to address the complexities faced by British nationals with dual citizenship, particularly those of Pakistani descent. The delegation included Ms. Alice Moss, Consul General for Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, alongside Foreign Office officials, Melissa Hanson and Miss Hala...
WHO training 49,000 health workers for Pakistan’s first HPV drive to protect 13 million girls from cervical cancer.
The introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine aligns with the World Health Assembly’s Global Strategy to eliminate the third most frequent cancer among women in Pakistan. Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to train over 49,000 health workers for the upcoming introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from 15...
Pernille Ironside begins new role as UNICEF Representative in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, 11 August 2025, (TW News) –Pernille Ironside, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, has formally taken up her role, presenting her credentials today to Nabeel Munir, Special Secretary (UN), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Ms. Ironside reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to protect and uphold the rights of all children in Pakistan. As the new Representative, Ms....
EU, Allies Warn Israel Over Restrictions on Aid Groups in Gaza.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged Israel not to block humanitarian organizations through new registration requirements, warning that such measures would worsen the already dire situation in Gaza. “At a time when the people of Gaza need help the most, new restrictions on NGOs will only aggravate the catastrophic conditions,” she said, calling...
Kashmiri Advocacy for Accession to Pakistan Reaffirmed on Independence Day, Haji Chaudhry Muhammad Qurban States.
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ On Pakistan’s Independence Day, Haji Chaudhry Muhammad Qurban, the Coordinator of the Kashmiri Solidarity Campaign in Luton, delivered a robust endorsement of the Pakistani identity as intrinsically linked to the self-determination aspirations of the Jammu and Kashmir populace. He emphasized that this day transcends mere celebration, serving as a reaffirmation of the collective commitment of the...
Jhelum Forum Scotland Delegation Visits Manchester to Discuss Branch Reorganization.
Manchester, (TW News) – Nadeem Azmat, member of Jhelum Forum Scotland, along with his brother Brigadier Waseem Azmat, visited my residence during their tour of Manchester. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to discuss proposals for reorganizing the Jhelum Forum Scotland branch. I was especially pleased to meet Brigadier Waseem Azmat, which brought back fond memories of Jhelum—particularly the surroundings...
Community figures Express Condolences on the Passing of Chaudhry Lal Hussain Olker
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Chaudhry Lal Hussain Olker, a well-known social figure from Luton, passed away in his ancestral village, Olker Sarhoota No. 2, Kotli, Pakistan.Condolences were expressed by prominent personalities from both Pakistan and the United Kingdom. From Islamabad, Brigadier (Retd) Zafar Iqbal Thathal, recipient of the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, conveyed his sympathies. In the UK, Lord Qurban Hussain, life peer...
Jhelum Forum Manchester Hosts Special Meeting to Welcome Senior Advocate Malik Qamar Afzal and Dr Asmat Javed.
Manchester, (TW News) – Chaudhry Abdul Rafique, Chairman of Jhelum Forum Mobility Services, hosted a special meeting of the Jhelum Forum Manchester Branch at his residence to welcome Malik Qamar Afzal, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and Dr. Asmat Javed, President of the Jhelum Forum (Jhelum Branch), during their visit to Manchester. The gathering provided an opportunity...
Tripartite negotiations – India, Pakistan and Kashmiri leadership – only way to settle Kashmir conflict: Dr. Zahid Bukhari.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Usa. August 9, 2025.(TW News) __ The shadow of Kashmir loomed over the national convention of Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) which began in Philadelphia on August 8, 205. Brother Arman Chowdhury, Convener of MUNA Convention explained that “Let us be ambassadors of peace, truth and mercy, reflecting the noble teachings of our Prophet Muhammad (Peace be...
Prominent Luton Community Figure Chaudhry Lal Hussain Olker Passes Away
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Well-known Luton community social activist and community figure, Chaudhry Lal Hussain Olker, passed away in his native village, Olker Sarhota No. 2, Kotli. His death has been widely mourned within the community, with condolences extended to his brother, prominent social personality Chaudhry Latif Khadim Olker,Sons: Ch Ishtiaq, Ch Shahid Imran and Ch Iqhalaq, nephews Ch Abdul...