Amnesty exhibit urges Europeans to welcome refugees on May 5, 2018MAINZ, Germany: Amnesty International has launched an exhibition titled “Humans on Flight” to educate the public about the post World War II migrant crisis in light of the biggest refugee crisis that the Europe is currently facing after the two great wars. The event has been organised at Weisenauer Street Mainz and will continue till […]
Pakistani killed in German city brawl on April 30, 2018FRANKFURT: Tragedy struck a Pakistani family as 16-year-old Syed Hasan Aftab was killed in German city of Saarbrucken while trying to save the life of an Afghan youth during a brawl with local boys last week. Media reports and Pakistani community in Saarbrucken stated that Hasan tried to rescue Aftab Khan, an Afghan national, from […]
US-Pakistani doctors demand end to inhumane practice of enforced disappearances on April 3, 2018WASHINGTON: Association of Physicians of Pakistani descent of North America (APPNA) has demanded the government, judiciary and state institutions of Pakistan to take urgent action for ending “illegal and inhumane practice of enforced disappearances” across the country. In a letter written to the authorities and obtained by Daily Times, the prestigious organisation of doctors of […]
‘No one fought against inequality as daringly as Asma Jahangir’ on April 2, 2018BRUSSELS: The European Institute of Asia Studies (EIAS) and Progressive Thought International (PTI) organised an event last week to pay tribute to the late human rights activist Asma Jahangir at EIAS auditorium. A large number of Pakistanis and foreign dignitaries thronged the event to express love for Asma and expressed deep sorrow on her sudden […]
EU set to form observation mission for Pakistan polls on March 29, 2018BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT: European Union is preparing to setup up an observation mission for the upcoming general elections in Pakistan and EU Commission has already sent an observatory mission to explore the specific requirements for the job, Daily Times has learnt. The European Union official sources have informed that they have recently sent the preparatory mission to […]
Truck Art exhibition in connection with Pakistan Day held in Brussels on March 27, 2018Pakistan Embassy organised a cultural event, flaunting the famous truck art of the country followed by a flag hoisting ceremony on March 23 to mark Pakistan Day in European capital. A large number of guests including members of European Parliament, academics and journalists joined the event to have a glimpse of Pakistani culture and to […]
Amnesty International seeks end to criminal cases against Pashtuns on March 26, 2018BERLIN: Amnesty International has launched a campaign to press Pakistani authorities to stop “persecuting” peaceful protesters of Pashtun march and reverse any legal action(s) against the campaign organisers across the country. Amnesty International (AI) Germany chapter has expressed concerns over government of Pakistan “booking the campaigners seeking recovery of their lost loved ones and action […]
Pakistan Embassy honours Asma Jahangir, hails election of Krishna Kumari on March 9, 2018BRUSSELS: Pakistan Embassy in Brussels pays tribute to Asma Jehangir as one of the Pakistan’s most prominent right activists and lawyers by publishing her achievements and works in their monthly news letter. The embassy statement informs European public that Asma passed away, February 11, 2018 at the age of 66, was a recipient of Hilal […]
Pakistan must not take GSP+ extension for granted on February 25, 2018BRUSSELS/BERLIN: Pakistan was given extension in the Generalized Scheme of Preference Plus (GSP+), which translates to the success of democratic government of the country and their diplomatic wing in Brussels, yet EU policy makers have warned that the extension should not be taken for granted and is in fact meant to be a chance for […]
‘Asma was to civil rights struggle what Edhi was to philanthropy’ on February 13, 2018BRUSSELS/LONDON: Friends and supporters of Asma Jahangir mourned her sudden death across the world on Monday, sharing their memories of time spent with her. They paid glowing tributes to the deceased human rights lawyer and activist praising her for clarity of vision, undeterred resolve for human rights, and humane treatment of people irrespective of their […]