EU’s von der Leyen wins backing for second term from Germany BERLIN: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday won the backing of her German centre-right... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:52pm
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Pakistan EuroVillage event aims at strengthening people-to-people contacts: EU envoy ISLAMABAD: Thousands of people, gathered at the Jinnah Convention Centre here on Saturday to participate in... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
Markets French soft wheat rating holds at 4-year low PARIS: The state of French soft wheat crops remained at their worst in four years last week after a rain-disrupted... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
Pakistan ‘EuroVillage’ festival at Jinnah Convention Centre tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The European Union and its Member States organise the popular, family-focused festival “EuroVillage”... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Markets France cuts winter grain area PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday reduced its estimates of winter grain sowing, with the soft wheat area... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
World EU council president denounces Trump’s ‘reckless’ NATO threat BRUSSELS: Donald Trump’s threat to stop defending NATO countries that fall short of spending commitments if... Published 11 Feb, 2024 07:53pm
World EU agrees on looser fiscal rules to cut debt, boost investments BRUSSELS: EU member states and MEPs struck a preliminary deal on Saturday to ease the bloc’s stringent fiscal rules,... Published 10 Feb, 2024 06:20pm
Pakistan US calls for investigation of election fraud claims in Pakistan State Department says US prepared to work with new Pakistani government to advance shared interests Published 09 Feb, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan We recognise concerns raised about fairness and inclusivity of elections: British FM David Cameron says the election of a civilian government with the mandate to deliver crucial reforms is essential for Pakistan to flourish Updated 09 Feb, 2024 10:57pm
World EU countries postpone decision on proposed EU supply chain due diligince law BRUSSELS: European Union countries postponed on Friday a decision on a proposed law requiring large companies in the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 04:51pm
World EU states, parliament seek to seal deal on spending rules BRUSSELS: EU states and lawmakers will hold final-stretch talks on Friday to try and strike a deal on budget reforms... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:04pm
World EU’s Afghanistan special envoy cautiously ‘optimistic’ ahead of key meeting KABUL: The European Union Special Envoy for Afghanistan on Thursday said he was “slightly more optimistic” that... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:55pm
World Italy will become a target should it join attacks against Yemen, Houthi leader says ROME: Italy will become a target if it takes part in attacks against Yemen, a senior official from Yemen’s... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: The spot price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:18am
Pakistan Strategic Engagement Plan: Pakistan and EU agree to deepen ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to further deepen their relations in line with the Strategic... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
World Hungary under pressure to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid after EU deal BUDAPEST: Pressure is mounting on Hungary to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Budapest finally joined other... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:10pm
Opinion Need for reforms and accountability Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
Pakistan Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen parliamentary linkages ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen parliamentary linkages through frequent... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
World EU leaders seek deal to fund Ukraine as Hungary digs in heels BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will seek on Thursday to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to join a... Published 01 Feb, 2024 11:41am
Pakistan Post-flood resilience: EU fulfils pledge of euro 100m additional grant ISLAMABAD: The European Union fulfilled the pledge of an additional euro 100 million grant to enhance post-flood... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Editorials Talk of two-state solution EDITORIAL: The genocidal war unleashed by Israel against the besieged Gaza population, fully supported by the US and... Published 28 Jan, 2024 02:43am
World Hungary making talks on EU aid for Ukraine ‘more complicated’: senior EU official BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) talks on giving Ukraine 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid have been... Published 26 Jan, 2024 11:07pm
World EU says it expects full implementation of World Court orders The European Union on Friday said it expected Israel and Hamas to fully comply with the rulings of the International... Published 26 Jan, 2024 09:19pm
World EU tools up to protect key tech from China BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security including ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Opinion Federal budget and business leadership The federal budget is anxiously awaited every year and, as per tradition, the trade organizations get their act... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Business & Finance GSP+ status: FPCCI, EFP agree to converge policy advocacy, other goals KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI, has said that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Pakistan EU expresses ‘utmost concern’, Russia urges ‘maximum restraint’ over Pakistan, Iran attacks BRUSSELS/MOSCOW: The European Union on Thursday said it was deeply worried about the “spiral of violence in the... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 10:34pm
Business & Finance EU December car sales down 3.3% y/y as German market slows New car sales in the European Union declined by 3.3% in December, dragged down by slowing demand in Germany, data... Published 18 Jan, 2024 12:32pm
Business & Finance Trade barriers can slow energy transition: IEA chief DAVOS: Trade barriers can slow the world’s energy transition but commerce also needs to be fair, International... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
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