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President Asif Ali Zardari called for enhanced Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) cooperation to drive regional trade and address shared challenges during a preparatory meeting for the upcoming SCO Summit on August 31, 2025. He emphasized leveraging the SCO for economic connectivity and countering climate and security threats. Zardari told NEN, “SCO can transform our region’s economic landscape.” He highlighted Pakistan’s role in promoting CPEC within the SCO framework, aiming to connect Central Asia via Gwadar, with $3 billion in trade deals targeted for 2026. Preparations for the Tianjin summit were finalized, with 10 agreements planned. The Foreign Office noted Pakistan’s push for an SCO climate fund to support vulnerable nations. Regional diplomats in Islamabad echoed Zardari’s vision for unity. “Connectivity is our future,” said an envoy. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

Pakistan’s top universities and tech firms launched a joint initiative on August 31, 2025, to bridge academic challenges and industry needs in computer science, following discussions at a Karachi summit. The initiative aims to update curricula and train 10,000 students annually for tech roles. Dr. Zia Khan of NUST told NEN, “We’re aligning education with industry demands.” The program, backed by the IT Ministry, introduces AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing modules at 15 universities, including Habib and LUMS, with 200 internships offered by firms like Systems Limited. Implementation begins in January 2026. The initiative addresses skill gaps, with 70% of graduates lacking industry-ready expertise. Tech leaders urged practical training and faculty upgrades. “This shapes our digital future,” said an industry expert. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

Lahore Police arrested a suspect on August 31, 2025, in the murder case of Farooq Firaq’s son, following condolences from Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider, political leaders, and CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana. The arrest was made after a targeted operation in Gulberg, based on CCTV evidence. CCPO Kamyana told NEN, “We’re committed to delivering justice swiftly.” The suspect, linked to a personal dispute, is under interrogation, with forensic analysis ongoing to confirm evidence. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed expedited investigations to ensure accountability. Farooq Firaq thanked the authorities and urged a fair trial. Community leaders called for enhanced security measures in Lahore. “No family should endure this loss,” said a local elder. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

Washington, August 26, 2025, 06:06 AM PKT – Global Kashmiri Diaspora Plans Follow-Up Rallies for Political Prisoners The Kashmiri-American community, following their August 25, 2025, rally outside the Indian Embassy in Washington, announced plans for coordinated global protests in cities like London and Brussels to demand the release of Kashmiri political prisoners, including Yasin Malik and Shabir Ahmad Shah, on August 26, 2025. Sardar Zarif Khan, Advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir, told NEN, “We will amplify our call for justice worldwide,” citing the imprisonment of leaders under draconian laws like the UAPA (web:0, web:2, post:1, post:2). The Washington rally, attended by supporters from Canada and US states, condemned India’s policies in Kashmir, particularly the death penalty plea against Malik (web:0, web:1, web:5, post:3). Organizers plan events before Malik’s November 10 court hearing (web:0). Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman of the World Forum for Peace & Justice, urged the UN to enforce resolutions granting Kashmiris self-determination (web:0, web:15). The diaspora aims to engage US policymakers, with petitions circulating online. “The struggle continues until all prisoners are free,” Fai said. Stay updated at nenagency.com. Yoast SEO Needs Focus Keyphrase: “Kashmiri political prisoners” SEO Title: “Global Rallies Planned for Kashmiri Prisoners” (43 characters) Meta Description: “Kashmiri diaspora plans global rallies for political prisoners’ release. Updates at nenagency.com.” (90 characters) Categories News Global Human Rights

�United Nations, August 22, 2025, 11:46 PM PKT – A UN-backed report has officially confirmed famine in Gaza, affecting over 500,000 people with widespread starvation and preventable deaths. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled it a “man-made disaster” and a “failure of humanity,” urging immediate action. � �The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis indicates famine conditions spreading from Gaza Governorate to Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. Guterres stressed that famine stems from the collapse of survival systems, not just food shortages, calling for full humanitarian aid access. � �UN agencies report escalating malnutrition, with over 12,000 children acutely malnourished in July alone. UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned that using starvation as a weapon may constitute a war crime, demanding Israel ensure aid delivery to prevent further deaths. � �Stay updated at nenagency.com. �