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...
Pakistan’s Milk, Dairy Products and Meat Exports — The Untapped Potential and Institutional Failures
Pakistan’s livestock, milk, dairy and meat sector — often described as the backbone of the rural economy — remains alarmingly underperforming in global markets. Despite being the fourth-largest milk producer in the world with an estimated annual milk output of about 65 million metric tons and producing approximately 5.97 million tons of meat annually (ranking 12th globally), Pakistan earns only...
Dear Readers. What will be EU’S Green future strategy?.
We are presenting Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary By Unib Rashid Madam Minister,Honourable Members, One topic of the European Council will be defence. We discussed it two weeks ago here, in this hemicycle, and we discussed it at the informal meeting of the leaders in Copenhagen a few weeks ago. We listened to you,...
ILO hosts Better Work Business Forum to strengthen sustainability in Pakistan’s garment sector
The Forum aimed to deepen collaboration with national partners and collectively shape a roadmap for Better Work Pakistan’s next phase (2026–2030), positioning the country as a competitive and responsible garment and textile exporter. LAHORE, (TW News) – Promoting responsible and competitive growth in Pakistan’s garment and textile sector requires stronger social dialogue, sustainable compliance and collaboration. Participants at the two-day...
Janaza prayers of Islamic Scholar Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shah Gilani Held in East London
London, (Syed Razi Hassan Gilani) – The janaza prayers of the renowned Islamic thinker and Patron-in-Chief of the Central Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat UK & Overseas Trust, Pir Syed Abdul Qadir Shah Gilani, was held at Ghausia Mosque, Lea Bridge Road, East London. The funeral procession was brought from Darul Uloom Qadria Jilania, Walthamstow, in a horse-drawn carriage, where many devotees had...
Flemish startup nxgsat raises 1.2M to bridge the gap between 5G and satellites
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Flemish technology startup nxgsat, which specialises in innovative satellite communications, has raised 1.2 million euros in fresh capital. The investment, announced on Tuesday, comes from the Flemish investment company PMV and the imec.istart future fund. Founded by Alain Rolle and Frederik Simoens, nxgsat aims to make satellite communications more widely accessible using European technology. The funding...
Former Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo nominated to head the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Former Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo will become the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).According to Belgian news agency “Belga”, UN secretary-general António Guterres has proposed De Croo for the top post. His appointment still requires formal approval by the UNDP board and a subsequent vote in the UN General Assembly. “For the...
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar meets with new EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis
Brussels, (Hafiz Unib Rashid) __ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Raimundas Karoblis. According to the European Union’s office in Pakistan, the discussions covered a range of important issues, including upcoming high-level bilateral engagements between Pakistan and the EU, the fourth Indo-Pacific Ministerial...
Special Meeting Between Jhelum Foundation and Devotion Charity Held in Jhelum
Brussels, (Hafiz Unib Rashid) __ A special meeting of the Jhelum Foundation was held recently in Jhelum, hosted by Chaudhry Ghulam Ahmed Zumurd. The session was convened to review possibilities of collaboration between the Jhelum Foundation, a registered charity operating under the laws of the Punjab province, and DEVOTION, a federally registered organization established by Professor Chaudhry Azam, a member...