EU uncovers 2.2-bn-euro cross-border tax fraud BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday announced the discovery of a sophisticated 2.2-billion-euro ($2.3-billion) VAT tax fraud... Published 30 Nov, 2022 05:53am
World Cocaine ‘super-cartel’ busted in Europe, Dubai: Europol THE HAGUE: Police have smashed a huge drugs “super-cartel” that controlled around a third of Europe’s cocaine... Published 29 Nov, 2022 05:57am
Opinion Dutch court backs squatters in Russian tycoon’s mansion The elegant house overlooking Amsterdam’s iconic Vondelpark would fit in nicely with its neighbouring dwellings,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:27am
World EU chief Michel to head to China for Xi meeting BRUSSELS: EU chief Charles Michel will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week to seek help on ending... Published 25 Nov, 2022 06:26am
World Russia declared ‘terror’ state by EU lawmakers, batters Ukraine grid KYIV: Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday battered the country’s already failing electricity grid, leaving... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Print Oil rises as OPEC+ focus on supply cuts outweighs recession concerns LONDON: Oil rose on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ was sticking with output cuts and could take... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:30am
Opinion Joy at ‘historic’ climate damages deal Vulnerable nations least responsible for planet-heating emissions have been battling for three decades for wealthy... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:40am
World Govt minister denies UK is seeking closer ties with EU LONDON: Britain’s health minister on Sunday denied a newspaper report that said his government was seeking closer... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:11am
Opinion Environmental sustainability under EU’s GSP+ — II Pakistan has ratified all conventions related to climate change and ozone depleting substances (ODSs). The global ... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 06:51am
Pakistan EU, Pakistan should explore chances of legal migration of workforce: commissioner ISLAMABAD: European Union Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said on Monday that the EU and... Published 15 Nov, 2022 07:52am
Pakistan Pakistan votes against draft calling for death penalty moratorium at UN UNITED NATIONS: A committee of UN General Assembly has adopted a western draft resolution calling for a moratorium ... Published 14 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Opinion Environmental sustainability under EU’s GSP+ – I Pakistan’s export performance data and progress by the World Bank indicates that the country’s exports have... Updated 14 Nov, 2022 06:29am
Opinion Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under new PM Sunak After years of mutual incomprehension, public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, UK-French... Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:31am
Opinion EU to propose more flexible spending rules The European Commission will propose reforms to EU fiscal rules on Wednesday, hoping to strike a new balance between... Updated 08 Nov, 2022 06:19am
Markets Germany set to attach conditions to gas price ‘brake’ BERLIN: The German government is likely to insist companies that benefit from a planned “brake” on gas prices... Published 31 Oct, 2022 07:42am
World UN chief delays travel to try to bring Russia back into grain deal KYIV/NEW YORK: The head of the United Nations said he was “deeply concerned” by Russia’s decision to suspend... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Euro Village 2022 gala: Tetra Pak reiterates commitment to protecting environment ISLAMABAD: Tetra Pak asserted its commitment towards sustainability and ensuring a greener environment at the Euro... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Pakistan must ratify 5 conventions for continuity of GSP-Plus status: EU envoy FAISALABAD: The European Union’s ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, has said that EU-Pakistan relations have... Published 28 Oct, 2022 07:26am
Pakistan Pakistan’s GSP Plus status to be reviewed in Dec 2023: EU envoy for effective implementation of 27 int’l conventions LAHORE: Ambassador of the European Union Dr Riina Kionka has called for effective implementation of the 27... Published 27 Oct, 2022 07:17am
Opinion Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion Targeted energy support in EU is easier said than done European Union governments have pledged “targeted and temporary” support against high energy prices for... Published 17 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Print Putin moots gas hub in Turkey with Nord Stream supplies MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could redirect supplies intended for the damaged Nord... Updated 13 Oct, 2022 09:43am
Markets Front-month 180-cst HSFO crack slumps to record low SINGAPORE: The front-month crack for 180-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) slumped to a record low on Monday, as more... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:09am
Markets Scholz defends German energy plan against EU critics BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday pushed back against European criticism of Germany’s 200-billion-euro... Published 05 Oct, 2022 07:38am
Business & Finance EU adds 3 countries to its tax havens list BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers on Tuesday added Anguilla, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands to ... Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:49am
Print Pakistan, EU agree on multifaceted uplift agenda ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union agreed on multifaceted development cooperation agenda in a number of... Updated 29 Sep, 2022 09:46am
Print Flood damage reassessed at $30bn ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Secretary Syed Zafar Ali Shah Thursday said... Updated 23 Sep, 2022 09:54am
Pakistan UN urges EU to come forward ISLAMABAD: The United Nations announced Wednesday that it is going to revise its flash appeal in light of the dire... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
Print Bankers wary of backlash if Britain ditches bonus cap to cut EU ties LONDON: Scrapping a cap on banker bonuses would be the strongest signal yet that Britain’s new Prime Minister ... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:04am
World EU’s Michel tells Armenia’s PM Brussels ready to help prevent escalation with Azerbaijan Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed the escalation in tensions on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border... Published 13 Sep, 2022 01:03pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees