ISLAMABAD, 30 May 2025, (TW) __ Pakistan – On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced strengthened collaboration to tackle the devastating economic and health impacts of tobacco, which causes 164 000 deaths and economic losses of PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 700 billion – approximately US$ 2.5 billion – each year. WHO...
Junaid Ali BEM Named Finalist in BBC Radio London’s ‘Make a Difference’ Awards 2025
LONDON, 1st JUNE 2025, (TW) __ Junaid Ali BEM has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious BBC Radio London Make a Difference Awards 2025, in recognition of his outstanding dedication and impact within the community. In an official communication from the BBC, the judges commended Junaid for his exceptional efforts, noting they were “so impressed by your efforts...
A shared sentiment of thankfulness was expressed to President Trump: Sardar Zarif Khan
Washington, D.C.May 31, 2025. (TW) __ Sardar Zarif Khan, Advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir and main organizer of the event, exclaimed in delight when he noticed that the men, women and children were in front of the White House while it was pouring rain. Sardar Zarif added that it was heartening to note that a unified display of...
Newly Appointed Pakistani Ambassador to Switzerland Meets Senior Journalist Imran Muzammal
Bern, (Special Correspondent) — Pakistan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, held a special meeting with senior journalist Imran Muzammal. On this occasion, Mr. Muzammal warmly welcomed the ambassador and presented him with a bouquet of flowers. During the meeting, both discussed in detail the challenges faced by the Pakistani community residing in Switzerland. Ambassador Butt assured...
UNICEF launches child marriage campaign with National Ambassador Saba Qamar
UNICEF calls for collective action to end child marriage in Pakistan. ISLAMABAD, 28 May 2025: UNICEF has launched a video campaign featuring National Ambassador Saba Qamar, to raise awareness about the urgent need to end child marriage in Pakistan. The video calls on communities to speak up against this harmful practice and reinforces UNICEF’s commitment to protect the rights of children...
Ambassador Aamar Aftab Qureshi Discusses Labour Import with Greek Labour Ministry Official
Athens, (Pervaiz Ahmed Mughal) __ H.E. Ambassador of Pakistan, Aamar Aftab Qureshi, held a meeting with Mr. Nikos Milapidis, Secretary General (Labour Relations) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. The two dignitaries exchanged views on the prospects and procedures related to the import of labour from third countries, including Pakistan. The meeting was part...
EU Launches Startup and Scaleup Strategy to Boost Global Tech Leadership
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) European Commission has launched an EU startup and scaleup strategy to make Europe a great place for starting and growing global technology-driven companies. Startups and scaleups drive innovation and sustainable growth, create high-quality jobs, attract investment and reduce strategic dependencies. However, too many still struggle to take ideas from lab to market or grow at scale within the...
BHM Capital congratulates Lulu Retail Holding on its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index.
DUBAI (Tahir Munir Tahir) BHM Capital congratulates the board of directors and executive management of Lulu Retail Holding on its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index – a new milestone that reflects the company’s leading position in the retail sector and confirms the global market’s confidence in its performance. This achievement comes as part of a series of successes...
“Zaiqa-e-Mohabbat: When Love Guru Gets Spicy at Table 42”
In the ever-changing menu of Pakistani cinema, “Love Guru” arrives not just as a film — but as a full-course cultural platter. Directed by Nadeem Baig and penned by comedy chef Vasay Chaudhry, this cinematic dish stars none other than Humayun Saeed as the so-called Love Guru — a man who thinks he’s the Michelin Star of flirtation — until...
Tobacco costs Pakistan 164 000 lives and US$ 2.5 billion annually; urgent tax increases can save lives
Islamabad, 27 May 2025, (TW) – The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Pakistan is losing 164 000 lives and PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 700 billion (approximately US$ 2.5 billion) annually due to the devastating impacts of tobacco on public health and is calling for urgent measures – including increased taxation – to save lives. All tobacco products on the market, without exception and...