Finland PM says Russia ‘permanent’ threat to EU HELSINKI: Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Sunday that Russia was a “permanent and dangerous threat”... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:09am
Print EU strongly reacts to conviction of civilians by military court ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) on Sunday strongly reacted to the recent conviction of 25 civilians by a military... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:38am
World Trump wants EU to buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its... Updated 20 Dec, 2024 11:20pm
Pakistan First Travel Store launched in Karachi: Emirates welcomes EU flight resumption KARACHI: Emirates welcomes the resumption of direct flights between Pakistan and the EU, viewing it as a catalyst ... Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am
World EU adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet BRUSSELS: The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Print Pak-EU ties make significant strides since grant of GSP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have acknowledged that since the grant of GSP status in 2014, the... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:33am
Print Significant breakthrough: US FAA likely to resume flight operations KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation sector is poised for a significant breakthrough as discussions progress with the US... Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:12am
World EU states agree ‘historic’ full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania SOFIA: EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone... Published 12 Dec, 2024 03:43pm
Editorials Rising remittance flows EDITORIAL: Remittances surged by 34 percent year-on-year to 14.76 billion dollars July-November 2024 against 11... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Print Flight resumption: UK’s go-ahead likely by first quarter of 2025 KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to get a go-ahead from British aviation authorities to resume flight operations by first... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:24am
World EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief says BRUSSELS: Europe needs to find ways within the next year to fund hundreds of billions of euros in extra military... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:44am
World UK says suspending all aid to Georgian govt LONDON: Britain’s top diplomat David Lammy on Monday condemned “shocking” violence by Georgian authorities... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan EU team, minister discuss issues facing minorities LAHORE: In order to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and the Punjab government, particularly in... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
World South America summit hopes to seal ‘historic’ trade deal with EU MONTEVIDEO: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Print European Union lifts ban on PIA KARACHI: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially lifted its ban on Pakistan International... Updated 30 Nov, 2024 03:13pm
Business & Finance EU must cooperate with Trump to avoid trade war: ECB chief FRANKFURT: The European Union must cooperate with Donald Trump to avoid a trade war in light of the US... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war BEIRUT: Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance EU must complete shelved projects to tackle Trump threat, ECB policymakers warn FRANKFURT: Some of the European Central Bank’s most influential policymakers urged the European Union on Friday to... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Print Aligning GSP+ programme with 5Es framework: Planning minister proposes a multi-pronged strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal proposed a multi-pronged... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:20am
World Xi Jinping asks Germany’s Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday he hoped Germany could... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
Markets EU 2024/25 soft wheat exports down BRUSSELS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union since the start of the 2024/25 season in July had reached 8.79... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Print Govt vows export-led growth Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds meeting with Ambassador of Netherlands Henny de Vries in Islamabad Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
World Russia’s nuclear threats ‘irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: EU top diplomat Josep Borrell accused Russia on Tuesday of issuing “completely irresponsible” nuclear... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:38pm
Business & Finance Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Print EU firms’ concerns: MoC takes other ministries on board ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry is reportedly taking other ministries on board to respond to the concerns of... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Markets Russia cuts gas to Austria in payment dispute, keeps EU flows MOSCOW: Russia halted gas supplies to Austria on Saturday in a dispute over payments but was still pumping steady... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan Fighting smoking: Country urged to follow Sweden model ISLAMABAD: The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives (IRRDA) has urged Pakistan to take... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:47am
World EU fines Meta $840m for ‘abusive’ Facebook ad practices BRUSSELS: The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:32am
World EU funds joint weapons procurement for first time BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it has for the first time funded member states’ joint procurement of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World 2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor PARIS: This year is “virtually certain” to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:18am