Tariffs and non-neoliberal globalization – II US President Donald Trump recently enhanced tariffs unilaterally on all countries – with a base uniform tariff of 10... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 12:13pm
Markets EU wheat rises from lows on demand supports PARIS/HAMBURG: European wheat rose on Thursday after hitting contract lows the previous day, supported by a rise in... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am
Print Hungary backs extension of GSP+ status beyond 2027 ISLAMABAD: Hungary has voiced its strong support for extension of Generalised Scheme of Preferences-Plus (GSP+)... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 02:14pm
World EU lists seven ‘safe’ countries of origin, tightening asylum rules BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday published a list of seven countries it considers “safe”, in a bid to... Published 17 Apr, 2025 05:42am
World EU brainstorms on how to brace for US tariffs as 90-day window opens WARSAW: With higher US tariffs postponed by 90 days, European Union finance ministers will brainstorm on Friday how... Published 11 Apr, 2025 10:45am
Opinion CBAM — a green squeeze for developing countries like Pakistan The European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is as divisive as it is novel. Where you... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:48am
World EU threatens US tech but keeps door open to Trump tariff talks BRUSSELS: Scrambling to limit the “dire” consequences of sweeping new US tariffs, the EU on Thursday told... Published 04 Apr, 2025 05:22am
World EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependence BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday unveiled dozens of projects to ramp up extraction of critical raw materials in Europe as... Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:22am
World Ukraine and Russia’s truce agreements run into trouble within hours KYIV: Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the... Published 27 Mar, 2025 08:00am
World Few European allies meet 3pc defence spending mark PARIS: Only four NATO countries currently spend more than three percent of output on defence — a benchmark ... Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:14am
Business & Finance EU’s slow 5G rollout weighs on mobile sector, industry BARCELONA: The European Union’s slow adoption of 5G networks and lagging performance compared to other regions is... Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:05am
Print First-ever ‘EU-Pak Business Forum’ to be held on May 14th ISLAMABAD: The first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum will be held in Islamabad on 14-15 May 2025, the... Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:47am
World Italy, Spain not ready to back EU plan to boost Ukraine military aid BRUSSELS: Italy and Spain made clear on Monday they were not ready to back a European Union proposal to pledge up to... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:23pm
World Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription PARIS: Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow’s war against Ukraine,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:46am
World Romanians rally to show support for Europe amid election tensions BUCHAREST: Thousands of Romanians took to the streets of Bucharest on Saturday to show their support for the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:58am
Print US, EU condemn terrorist attack ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Jaffar... Updated 13 Mar, 2025 08:42am
Opinion Trump-Putin duo all set to humiliate Europe Donald Trump wants the Russia-Ukraine war to end as soon as possible. However, the President of Ukraine, along with... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:59am
World ‘Coalition of the willing’ to present Ukraine peace plan to US: Starmer LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace... Published 03 Mar, 2025 07:47am
World Russia praises Trump and scolds Europe MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump’s “common sense” ... Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:28am
World EU will ‘do the same’ if US imposes tariffs hikes: French minister CAPE TOWN: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told AFP on Thursday that the European Union would “do the same” if... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Technology EU approves $2.3 billion takeover of Infinera by Nokia BRUSSELS: The EU Commission on Wednesday said it had unconditionally approved the $2.3 billion acquisition of U.S.... Published 26 Feb, 2025 09:08pm
Print EU, international bodies can’t direct apex court: Justice Hilali ISLAMABAD: Justice Mussarat Hilali said the European Union and international organisations can direct the federal... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:50am
Markets IEA says Europe should replace Russian LNG with Qatari supply from 2027 LONDON: European countries should consider replacing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia with other... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Opinion Export-led growth and effective tax management: Leveraging Digital Product Passport As the EU tightens its regulations, many countries view compliance as a mere obligation, but the implications of ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print EU-Pakistan business forum in May: SIFC readying its strategy ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly preparing strategy for the EU-Pakistan... Updated 23 Feb, 2025 04:15pm
Pakistan Renewal of GSP plus status: Pakistan must show progress on rights and other issues: Dutch envoy FAISALABAD: Pakistan has reapplied for the renewal of GSP plus status but it must show phenomenal progress on human... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan Extremism, recruitment and movement of foreign fighters: Pakistan, EU agree to take concrete measures ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) and Pakistan have agreed to take concrete measures, with a focus on common... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
World EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review BRUSSELS, (Belgium): The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Pakistan EU & Member States hold ‘EuroVillage’ festival at PNCA ISLAMABAD: Thousands of participants gathered at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Saturday to enjoy... Published 16 Feb, 2025 02:53am
World EU to retaliate over tariffs imposed by the US: France PARIS: The European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United States, the French... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am