Washington, D.C. November 2, 2025, (TW News) __ Peace has been the hope of all ages. It is not merely a saying but a reality because everyone longs for peace. However, peace exists at different levels in society. It is not just a dream—it is a hope. And hope is most vital in societies plagued by disputes, conflicts, and divisions....

UK Government Outlines Measures to Tackle Employment Gap Among Pakistani and Bangladeshi Communities
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The UK Government has outlined steps being taken to reduce the employment gap between people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi ethnic backgrounds and those from white ethnic backgrounds, following a written question raised by Lord Qurban Hussain. Responding on behalf of the Government, Baroness Sherlock, the responsible minister, said that the number of individuals from ethnic minority...

UK Could Lose 600,000 Workers to Illness in the Next Decade, Experts Warn Health experts call for urgent improvements in workplace health support
LONDON, (Special Correspondent) — A new report published in the Guardian online has revealed that unless the UK government and employers take adequate measures to protect workers’ health, an additional 600,000 people could be forced to leave employment over the next decade due to long-term health conditions. According to the latest analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH),...

Pakistan’s Agriculture, Livestock and Dairy Development: Failures in the Mirror of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The recognition of livestock and dairy as vital sectors of Pakistan’s economy dates back to 1973, when they were placed under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. However, meaningful attention was given only in 1995, when the Livestock and Dairy Development Division was established at the federal level to strengthen national food security, rural employment, and exports. Despite these...

Councillor Raja Aslam Khan Advocates for Responsible Fireworks Use in Luton
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Councillor Raja Mohammad Aslam Khan, Leader of the Conservative Group on Luton Council, is highlighting the importance of responsible fireworks use in our community, expressing his concern over recent instances that have disrupted residents’ peace and well-being. At a recent gathering at a local mosque, Councillor Raja Mohammad Aslam Khan acknowledged that many residents are becoming...

From Red Light to Green Light: Afghanistan’s Role in Unlocking Regional Prosperity
NOTE: (Road logistics — the movement of goods by road — is one of the missing links in Pakistan’s economic chain. It is a vital component that can connect Pakistan to Central Asia through road and rail networks, and further on to Europe, or via Iran to Turkey and beyond. Every stretch of land in this grand plan holds its...

Mobilize Civil Society to Globalize Kashmir: Mowahid Hussain Shah
Washington, (TW News) __ Presented herewith are the core points on Kashmir of Mowahid Hussain Shah during his keynote address on Kashmir in the greater Washington area, to mark the Black Day when, on October 27, 1947, India forcibly and illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir for the first time. Mowahid identified 3 key points: (1) challenges; (2) what India wants;...

Kashmir Development Foundation Secures UN Special Accreditation to Represent Kashmiri Communities at the Global Social Development Summit in Doha
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The Kashmir Development Foundation (KDF) has been granted special accreditation by the United Nations General Assembly to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled for 4–6 November 2025 in Doha, Qatar. This accreditation acknowledges KDF’s extensive contributions toward social inclusion, health literacy, community resilience, and humanitarian initiatives throughout Jammu and Kashmir. According to...

Media and Political Rhetoric Contributing to Anti-Immigration Sentiment in the United Kingdom, Experts Caution
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Experts have issued warnings regarding the escalating anti-immigration sentiment in the United Kingdom, attributing its intensification to media coverage and political discourse. This trend has resulted in a decline in public support for the government from both right-wing and left-wing constituencies. Tom Brufatto, a representative of Best for Britain, articulated that recent data illustrates how the...

5th Annual Women Lawyers Conference in Peshawar gathers over 200 women lawyers to discuss TFGBV
Peshawar, (TW News) __ Under the European Union (EU) funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Bar Council (KPBC) and KP Judicial Academy (KPJA) to organize the province’s fifth annual Women Lawyers Conference in Peshawar. The conference brought together over 200 women lawyers from across KP, including merged districts, against the increasing...
