Many Congratulations from Jhelum forum members to Solicitor Usman Arif, member Jhelum forum lawyers wing. PROUD MOMENT FOR JHELUM – USMAN ARIF FROM BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE & CHAK MEW, DINA IS RE-ELECTED AS AN INDEPENDENT LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR IN MAY 2025 ELECTIONS Lancashire, (Special Correspondent) __ The people of Burnley North East Division have delivered a resounding result in the May...
Yume Tashakar Day Celebrated with Zeal in Bern, Switzerland
Switzerland, (By: Imran Muzammal) __ On Friday, May 16th, the Pakistani community in Switzerland observed Yume Tashakar Day with great enthusiasm and national pride in the capital city of Bern. The event was graced by the presence of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, who addressed the audience with a powerful and heartfelt speech. In his remarks, the...
Fire and Silence: How 2025 Reshaped India-Pakistan Relations
2025 marked yet another grave chapter in the turbulent trajectory of Pakistan-India relations. A tragic incident in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, rather than prompting introspection, was hastily manipulated by India to justify aggression, pushing two nuclear-armed neighbors to the edge of war and drawing global concern over the spiraling tensions. On April 22, 2025, violence struck Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam,...
UNDP and ILO partner for stronger human rights standards in Pakistan’s business sector
Islamabad, 15 May 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a strategic partnership to promote responsible conduct and strengthen human rights due diligence across Pakistan’s business sector as part of UNDP’s Huqooq-e-Pakistan II Programme, supported by the European Union (EU). The partnership, formalized through an agreement signed by Dr. Samuel Rizk, UNDP Resident Representative...
UNESCO Strengthens Capacity of the Government of Sindh in Preserving the Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta in Pakistan
Makli, Pakistan, 16 May 2025 __ To enhance the capacity of professionals from the Directorate of Antiquities and Archaeology, Sindh, in safeguarding one of Pakistan’s World Heritage Sites – Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta, UNESCO organized a three-day workshop from 12 to 14 May 2025 on the effective restoration and conservation techniques for protecting the site. The workshop focused on...
The Nepal T-10 Tournament Announces TBCPL 10 as Title Sponsor
Biratnagar, Nepal, (TW) __ In a recently new development, the Nepal T-10 Cricket tournament announced the onboarding of Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10 )as Title Sponsor ahead of the Nepal T10 tournament leg . The Nepal T-10 Cricket tournament is scheduled to take place from May 18 to May 24, 2025 at the MBJ Cricket Ground, Biratnagar-6 while...
India-Pakistan Tensions Resurface: The Calm After the Storm
The fragile peace between two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan, was once again put to the test following the Pahalgam attack on April 22, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Armed assailants ambushed a group of tourists in Baisaran, resulting in the tragic deaths of 26 civilians. Without any credible evidence, the Indian government swiftly blamed Pakistan, triggering...
ILO and AICS partner to promote green jobs and economic inclusion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The new initiative will support skills training, enterprise development, and climate-resilient recovery efforts in flood-affected districts. ISLAMABAD, (TW) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have launched a new partnership to promote just transitions and decent work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Starting on June 2025, the three-year initiative will strengthen green skills training, support...
Human Trafficking Through Fake Visas: A National Crisis Born of Misinformation
The dream of working abroad – especially in the UAE – captivates thousands of Pakistanis. But behind that dream lies a grim reality: a rise in fraudulent visa schemes that are destroying families, bankrupting individuals, and landing many in jail or on deportation flights. In recent months, the UAE has tightened its visa regulations. Visas are now mostly limited to...
India-Pakistan ceasefire: A diplomatic milestone or temporary relief
On May 10, 2025, the Jeddah-based General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India. The announcement, while significant, raises broader questions about its sustainability and the deeper issues at stake – primarily the unresolved Kashmir issue. The OIC, through its statement, not only endorsed...