Middle East crisis top-of-mind at first EU-Gulf summit BRUSSELS: Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with European heads of state and... Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:48am
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World WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents The World Health Organization said on Monday it had approved Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12... Published 14 Oct, 2024 12:09pm
World China-EU EV tariff talks in Brussels end with ‘major differences’: Beijing BEIJING: The latest negotiations over European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ended in Brussels with... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World EU chief says China must ‘adapt its behaviour’ to solve trade row VIENTIANE: China must “adapt its behaviour” to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:08am
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Pakistan Speakers advocate adoption of effective THR strategies ISLAMABAD: A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Afghan women can seek refugee status based on nationality, gender: EU top court VIENNA: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Friday that nationality and gender are “sufficient” for an EU... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:06am
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World EU chief announces $11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods WROCLAW (Poland): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
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Opinion Renewing foreign relationships Pakistan and the United States have a multifaceted historic relationship marked by noteworthy cooperation across... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:53am
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Print Co-financing: List of 12 potential projects shared with EIB ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan shared a list of 12 potential projects for co-financing with European... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:25am
World Media groups urge EU to suspend treaty, impose sanctions on Israel PARIS: Some 60 media and rights organisations on Monday urged the European Union to suspend a co-operation accord... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:43am
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Opinion Electric Vehicles come to Pakistan Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb claimed at the launching ceremony of BYD, a Chinese company globally ... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 07:36am
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World China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports BEIJING: China opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union on Wednesday,... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Markets Pakistan’s remittance inflow stands at $3bn in July, up 48% year-on-year On monthly basis, inflow down 5% Amount from Saudi Arabia remains highest at $761mn Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:18pm
World British Airways to suspend London-Beijing direct flights LONDON: British Airways announced on Thursday it will be “pausing” direct flights between London and the Chinese... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World EU hails ceasefire in eastern DR Congo BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and... Published 31 Jul, 2024 11:10pm
World Hungary accuses EU of blackmail over blocked oil supplies BUDAPEST: Hungary’s foreign minister on Tuesday accused the European Commission of blackmail in a dispute over... Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan President Zardari calls for stronger cooperation with Commonwealth Says Pakistan attaches great importance to the Commonwealth for promoting cooperation among member states Published 30 Jul, 2024 07:58pm
World EU slams ‘use of excessive force’ against Bangladesh protesters BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday condemned the “use of excessive” force against protesters... Published 30 Jul, 2024 03:08pm
World EU top diplomat urges end to ‘madness’ after Gaza school strike BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Saturday called for a “political solution” to end the “madness”... Published 27 Jul, 2024 10:09pm
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