London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The government of the United Kingdom has declared that millions of workers nationwide will receive a salary increase commencing in April, in anticipation of the Budget to be presented on Wednesday. According to the official statement, the minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and above will be raised by 50p, resulting in a new rate...
Global Momentum Builds Ahead of the 2025 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
LONDON, (TW News) __ As the countdown begins for the 2025 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, global anticipation continues to rise for what is expected to be one of the most influential gatherings of the year. The forum, renowned for bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives, aims to advance discourse on the...
Climate Action in the Livestock and Dairy Sector: Challenges and Solutions for Pakistan
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is currently under severe climatic stress, and within this context, the livestock and dairy sector is both highly vulnerable and full of opportunities. Livestock is not only the backbone of the rural economy but also a primary source of livelihood for millions of families. At the same time, this sector is a major source of greenhouse gases...
Labour Will Consider Business Concerns, Reforms Won’t Harm Employers: Business Secretary Peter Kyle
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle has stated that the Labour government will duly consider business concerns as it advances its comprehensive labour reforms, ensuring that employers do not incur any disadvantages. He announced that the government will initiate 26 consultation rounds regarding proposed changes to workers’ rights, encouraging active participation from the business community. Addressing the...
Pak–Afghan Border Suspension: Alternate Routes, Costs, and Transit Times for Regional Trade
Pakistan’s commercial supply chains continue to face significant disruption as key border crossings with Afghanistan remain suspended or operate intermittently due to heightened security tensions. The freeze at Torkham and Chaman has stalled bilateral trade, blocked transit cargo en route to Central Asia, and caused thousands of containers to accumulate at Karachi and Port Qasim terminals. This sudden halt is...
NUST Convenes 35th Executive Council Meeting to Review Strategic Reforms
Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) __ NUST held its 35th Executive Council Meeting on Friday, 22 November 2025, chaired by Rector, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif. The session brought together senior university leadership for a comprehensive review of ongoing initiatives, strategic priorities and institutional reforms currently underway. During the meeting, Rector reiterated the importance of building futuristic systems and processes that strengthen NUST’s...
Pakistan’s Dairy Sector at the Edge: The Urgent Crisis of Input–Output Imbalance
Pakistan’s dairy sector, a cornerstone of rural livelihoods and national food security, is facing a severe crisis. The widening input–output imbalance—where rising production costs are not matched by milk prices—is pushing millions of small farmers to the brink of collapse. Pakistan produces around 70 million tons of milk annually, yet 8 million households, contributing 80% of this production, struggle to...
NUST’s Dr. Nasir Rashid has developed a remote-controlled robot to spray dangerous chemicals.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Dr. Nasir Rashid from NUST has developed a remotely operated robot designed to protect human lives during the spraying of toxic chemicals. The announcement was made by NUST University through its official account on X (formerly Twitter). In the video released by the university, the robot can be seen entering hazardous areas to perform tasks that...
The United Kingdom extends its visa fraud awareness campaign in India to encompass a second region, Tamil Nadu.
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ This development exemplifies the continued collaboration between the United Kingdom and India to safeguard individuals from deceptive practices and to address the issue of illegal migration. The campaign was inaugurated during the visit of the UK Minister for the Indo- Pacific, Seema Malhotra, to India, where she observed how joint efforts between the UK and India...
Pakistan–EU Hold Seventh Strategic Dialogue in Brussels.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ The seventh round of the Pakistan–European Union Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels, co-chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. The Pakistani delegation included Foreign Secretary Aamir Baloch, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg Rahim Hayat...