Monday, June 1st, 2026
The Swift Passage of Time
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the days of my childhood, when the world still seemed vast and full of unhurried promise, Sunday stood as a weekly beacon of delight. It was a holiday awaited with the keenest anticipation, the sort that filled the heart with restless joy. Plans for its arrival were laid well in advance, whispered among friends and pondered in quiet moments. So eager was I that on Saturday nights sleep often eluded me, my mind alive with the question of how best to greet the dawn andRead More
EU foreign policy chief lauds Pak role in regional stability
She emphasized that the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) trade status is not merely an economic arrangement but is deeply tied to good governance, environmental protection, human rights, and labor standards Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kalas underscored Pakistan’s importance in regional and global affairs during a joint press conference with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. Addressing a wide range of issues, she emphasized that the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) trade status is notRead More
The silence around Western Azerbaijan
The majority of the international community recognizes this territory simply as the “Republic of Armenia.” However, Azerbaijani society, historians, and internally displaced communities assess these lands from a fundamentally different perspective. A significant part of present-day Armenia is considered historically inhabited, governed, and culturally developed by Azerbaijanis over centuries. The term “Western Azerbaijan” is used to describe these territories — geographically referring to the historical Azerbaijani homeland located west of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijanis living in these areas were subjected to gradual demographic pressure beginning in 1828, Soviet deportationsRead More
The Hub of the Global Urbanization Dialogue – WUF13
Dialogue – WUF13 The 21st century is characterized by rapid urbanization. According to projections by the United Nations, a significant share of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas in the coming decades. This trend not only creates new opportunities for urban development but also brings forward critical challenges such as housing provision, transportation systems, environmental safety, social equality, and the impacts of climate change. In this context, the exchange of international experience in urban planning and sustainable development has become increasingly important. The World Urban ForumRead More