GSP+ rollover requires greater attention to sustainability The GSP+ scheme has been extended for Pakistan for four additional years. However, the threat is not over. It is... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World EU clears Pfizer’s $43bn takeover of Seagen BRUSSELS: The EU said Thursday it had given the green light for US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s $43-billion... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
World EU fears destabilisation from disinfo amid Israel-Hamas war STRASBOURG: The EU expressed concern Wednesday about the growing dangers of disinformation for the bloc, as Brussels... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 12:09am
World EU climate talks at loggerheads over fossil fuel language PARIS: A major stumbling block to defining the European Union’s position at the most important climate ... Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am
World Polish opposition looks set to oust ruling nationalists in major political shift WARSAW: Poland’s liberal, pro-EU opposition on Monday looked on track to form the next government after official... Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am
World EU to launch humanitarian air corridor to Gaza: von der Leyen TIRANA: The European Union will launch a humanitarian air corridor to Gaza through Egypt with the first flights... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:13pm
World TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand BRUSSELS: Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Print Govt mulling slapping carbon tax on exports to EU ISLAMABAD: The government is mulling imposing carbon tax on exports to the European Union (EU) to deal with Carbon... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:45am
World Polish opposition tipped to win majority: exit poll WARSAW: Poland's liberal Civic Coalition led by former EU chief Donald Tusk and two smaller opposition parties have ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:53am
Opinion Investigating under-invoicing with trade data: Red herring or red flag? “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact”: Sir A. C. Doyle The Pakistan Business Council wrote to... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Markets EU wheat, barley area seen holding steady as sowing advances PARIS: Warm weather has helped European Union farmers make progress in sowing grains for next year’s harvest, with... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Editorials GSP+ relief EDITORIAL: The government would have breathed a sigh of relief when EU (European Union) lawmakers decided to “roll... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Opinion South Asia towards greater regional air connectivity: Prospects and challenges Air connectivity in South Asia needs a 360-degree vision. At the same time, air connectivity in the region will not... Published 08 Oct, 2023 03:12am
Print EU decides to extend GSP ISLAMABAD: The European Parliament has decided to extend existing GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) for... Updated 06 Oct, 2023 09:04am
World EU moves to protect sensitive tech from rivals STRASBOURG: The EU unveiled Tuesday a list of sensitive technologies that should be kept out of the hands of rivals,... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Perspectives Pakistan and the genie of Artificial Intelligence The late American computer scientist John McCarthy is said to have coined the word Artificial Intelligence in 1956... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:08pm
World EU pledges lasting support at ‘historic’ Kyiv meeting KYIV: The European Union signalled its long-term support for Ukraine on Monday as its foreign ministers convened in... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Opinion Our planet is choking on plastic—II Importantly, in the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, plastic is one of the priority areas of this circular... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
World EU's Borrell, in Kyiv, says bloc will increase military aid KYIV: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday the bloc would increase military support to... Published 01 Oct, 2023 10:49pm
Pakistan West ‘over-obsessed’ to contain China: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that Pakistan was focusing on its own interests... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Pakistan Flood-hit people: EU releases another €1m humanitarian aid ISLAMABAD: The EU has released an additional €1 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the floods that have... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
World Ukraine says filed lawsuit against EU neighbours over grain import ban KYIV: Kyiv on Monday said it had filed lawsuits at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against its three EU ... Published 18 Sep, 2023 10:23pm
World EU parliament backs plans to secure raw materials supply STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament approved plans to secure the EU its own supply of critical raw ... Published 18 Sep, 2023 07:25am
Print EU likely to extend GSP facility for another four years ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) is likely to extend existing Pakistan’s GSP (Generalized System of Preferences)... Updated 18 Sep, 2023 08:46am
World EU ministers agree on fiscal reform ‘camino’, aim for year-end deal SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, (Spain): European Union finance ministers on Saturday backed a timeline calling for the... Published 17 Sep, 2023 06:45am
Technology Underscoring need for regulations, US-based expert says AI has potential to be catastrophic BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Boston-based Shabbi S. Khan, Partner Foley and Lardner, LLP, said that the global community... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
Markets FranceAgriMer cuts 2023/24 wheat export outlook PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered its forecast of French soft wheat exports outside the European... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
Markets Cristal Union invites French farmers to go back to sugar beet PARIS: French farmers should consider turning back to sugar beet in 2024 after a drop in planted area in recent... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
Opinion Rating agencies and Pakistan’s response There are three major international credit rating agencies providing investors information about bond and debt... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:54am
World EU hits tech titans with tougher market restraints BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?