Mian Ramzan Siddique Honoured with Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Pak-Japan Friendship Festival
Japan International Press Club Recognises Mian Ramzan Siddique’s Services to Pak-Japan Friendship Award Presented by Irfan Siddiqui, Sheikh Kaisar Mahmood, Malik Noor Awan and Asad Nawaz Report by Irfan Siddiqui TOKYO: The Japan International Press Club presented a special award to Mian Ramzan Siddique in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the successful organisation of…
Chaudhry Shakeel: Carrying the Bhutto Legacy from Sialkot to New York
By Irfan Siddiqui In politics, positions change, governments come and go, and circumstances often test even the strongest loyalties. What ultimately distinguishes a committed political worker is not the office he holds, but the consistency with which he stands by his beliefs during both favourable and difficult times. Chaudhry Shakeel, a prominent Pakistan Peoples Party…
OPF Expands Support for Overseas Pakistanis: Chairman Syed Qamar Raza Shah’s Initiatives Bring Relief in Repatriation of Deceased Citizens, While Advisor Asad Nawaz Khan Leads Community Efforts in Japan
ISLAMABAD / TOKYO: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), under the leadership of its Chairman Syed Qamar Raza Shah, is earning widespread appreciation from overseas Pakistanis for introducing practical measures that are making the repatriation of deceased Pakistanis to their homeland more organized, dignified, and compassionate. One of the most significant initiatives introduced by the OPF…
Embassy of Pakistan in Japan Hosts First Pakistan–Japan Symposium on Science, Technology and Innovation
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo hosted the First Pakistan–Japan Symposium on Science, Technology and Innovation on Sunday, bringing together leading Pakistani researchers, scientists and technology professionals residing in Japan along with representatives from academia and industry. The landmark event highlighted the growing role of science diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan….
Romania Emerging as a New Destination for Global Labor, Says Business Leader Muhammad Shafiq
By. IRFAN SIDDIQUI Muhammad Shafiq, a prominent Pakistani businessman with business interests in Japan and Romania, believes that the global labor market is undergoing a significant transformation and that Romania is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for workers from developing countries. Speaking about changing employment trends, Shafiq said that a large segment of the labor…
When the Rains Turn Relentless: Japan’s Growing Struggle with Climate-Driven Floods
May, 2026. By Muhammad Irfan Siddiqi For generations, Japan has lived with nature’s power. Earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions have shaped the nation’s history and strengthened its culture of preparedness. Yet climate change is introducing a new and increasingly dangerous challenge: extreme rainfall and flooding. Over the past year, several parts of Japan experienced…
When the Mountains Cry: Pakistan’s Melting Glaciers and the Climate Emergency
02 February, 2026. By Muhammad Irfan Siddiqi For centuries, the towering glaciers of northern Pakistan stood as silent guardians of life. Resting peacefully among the majestic peaks of the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, they supplied water to rivers, nourished fertile plains, and sustained millions of people. Today, however, these frozen giants are…