Maize crop BUDAPEST: Hungary, a major grains producer on the European Union’s eastern flank, could end up being a net maize... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Markets Rate hike bonanza among major central banks hits two decade peak in September LONDON: Major developed central banks delivered in September rate hikes at a pace and scale not seen in at least two... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 12:36pm
Print EU scales up assistance to Rs6.7bn for flood-hit people ISLAMABAD: The European Union has announced to substantially scale up its financial assistance to PKR 6.7 billion... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 09:55am
Print Energy windfall profit levies approved: EU countries spar over gas price caps BRUSSELS: European Union countries disagreed on Friday about whether and how to cap runaway gas prices, with Germany... Updated 01 Oct, 2022 11:13am
Pakistan Massive floods: Country suffered economic loss of $30-32bn: planning ministry ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Secretary Syed Zafar Ali Shah said that ... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
World Russia says Nord Stream likely hit by state-backed 'terrorism' MOSCOW: Russia said on Thursday that leaks spewing gas into the Baltic Sea from pipelines to Germany appeared to be... Published 29 Sep, 2022 11:28pm
World Nord Stream sabotage not an attack on Sweden, foreign minister says COPENHAGEN: The suspected sabotage against the Nord Stream gas pipelines does not constitute an attack on Sweden,... Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:49pm
World EU believes sabotage likely in leaking Russian gas pipelines BERLIN/COPENHAGEN: Any deliberate disruption to the EU’s energy infrastructure would meet a “robust and united... Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:41pm
World Eyes on Belgium as some EU states push for Russian diamond ban BRUSSELS: The European Union must stop importing diamonds from Russia, five of the bloc’s 27 countries said in a... Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:07am
Opinion Europe throws billions at energy crisis Almost every week now, European governments are announcing emergency measures to protect households and businesses... Published 23 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Opinion Europe energy crisis may deepen with looming liquidity crunch Europe’s problems in sourcing oil and gas this winter after a dispute with Russia may be exacerbated by a new... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance German envoy visits LCCI: ‘Pakistan, Germany should explore more sectors to enhance trade’ LAHORE: Ambassador of Germany Alfred Grannas has said that there is a lot of potential for trade between Germany and... Published 22 Sep, 2022 05:48am
World Zelensky blames Russia as world vows response to food shortages UNITED NATIONS: Global leaders called Tuesday for urgent efforts to address global food insecurity amid fears of... Published 21 Sep, 2022 09:40am
Pakistan EU envoy meets COAS, expresses grief over flood devastation RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Dr Riina Kionka on Tuesday called on Chief of the Army Staff ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
World Covid cases down, but pandemic ‘not over’: EU drug agency THE HAGUE: Europe’s medicines watchdog said Tuesday that Covid-19 cases and death rates were falling, but warned the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 08:35pm
Opinion Germany energy transition needs faster CO2 cuts from autos, industry Two major pillars of the German economy - its mammoth car market and manufacturing sector - are clear laggards in... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World Iran president repeats call for nuclear deal guarantees ahead of UN visit WASHINGTON: Tehran would be serious about reviving a deal on its nuclear program if there were guarantees the United... Published 19 Sep, 2022 10:20am
Technology Europe’s battle with Big Tech: billions in fines and tough laws LUXEMBOURG: The European Union is on a mission to rein in US tech giants, which have been accused of tax avoidance,... Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am
World EU wants to suspend Hungary financing as it awaits reforms BRUSSELS: The European Union’s executive arm on Sunday proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros (dollars) in Hungary... Published 18 Sep, 2022 03:30pm
World King Charles to host world leaders as UK readies for queen's funeral LONDON: Britain was gearing up Sunday for the momentous state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as King Charles III... Published 18 Sep, 2022 11:22am
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 Zelensky says Ukraine wants to join EU single market KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday his war-scarred country wanted to join the European... Published 15 Sep, 2022 08:31pm
World EU to seek clearance of trade deals, set rules on raw materials STRASBOURG: The European Union needs to update its links with reliable countries and key growth areas and secure... Published 14 Sep, 2022 01:02pm
Pakistan Torture in custody unacceptable, says minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Tuesday said that torture of an accused in custody is against ... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Markets Germany, EU race to fix energy crisis BERLIN/BRUSSELS: Germany said on Tuesday it would step up lending to energy firms at risk of being crushed by ... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
World UN expert decries ‘descent towards authoritarianism’ in Afghanistan GENEVA: A UN expert said on Monday that human rights had deteriorated under the Taliban, describing a “staggering... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Markets Oil prices rise as supply uncertainty mounts LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday as Iranian nuclear talks appeared to hit obstacles and an embargo on Russian oil... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 falls PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 index fell on Wednesday led by declines in commodity stocks after lacklustre trade data... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
World EU seeks closer ties with gas-rich Qatar DOHA: The European Union opened an office in Qatar on Wednesday in a sign of the Gulf state's growing influence in... Published 07 Sep, 2022 03:48pm
World EU signs deal with Ukraine for further 500m euros in aid BRUSSELS: The European Union signed a deal with war-torn Ukraine on Monday to release a further 500 million euros... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
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