Ukraine’s turbulent history since independence Ukraine marks six months on Wednesday since Russia invaded the country in what Russian President Vladimir Putin... Published 24 Aug, 2022 12:07pm
World Macron visit aimed at mending ties with Algeria PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Algeria on Thursday seeking to soothe festering diplomatic tensions... Published 24 Aug, 2022 10:02am
Print EU provides €350,000 for flood victims’ families ISLAMABAD: European Union is providing €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance... Published 24 Aug, 2022 05:08am
World Iran asked for ‘adjustments’ to proposed EU nuclear deal: Borrell MADRID: Iran requested “some adjustments” to a draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:51pm
World As Ukraine war drags on, Europe’s economy succumbs to crisis FRANKFURT: It was meant to be Europe’s stellar year. A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious... Published 23 Aug, 2022 01:51pm
World Most countries part of nuclear talks with Iran agree with EU proposal: Borrell MADRID: Most countries involved in nuclear talks with Iran agree with a European Union proposal that aims to save a... Published 23 Aug, 2022 01:29pm
World EU says Iran nuclear deal meeting possible ‘this week’ MADRID: A possible meeting on resurrecting the Iran nuclear deal could be held “this week” after Tehran submitted... Published 22 Aug, 2022 07:04pm
World Six months of war in Ukraine PARIS: Russia invaded Ukraine early on February 24, sparking the worst conflict in Europe in decades. We look back... Updated 22 Aug, 2022 12:15pm
World Greece’s exit from enhanced EU scrutiny ends 12 years of pain: PM ATHENS: Greece’s exit on Saturday from the European Union’s so-called enhanced surveillance framework for its... Published 20 Aug, 2022 02:32pm
Markets Oil up 3pc on US crude stocks data, tight supply outlook NEW YORK: Oil prices gained about 3% on Thursday as robust US fuel consumption data and an expected drop in Russian... Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:57am
Markets Oil falls on weak economic data, offshore oil restart NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by more than $5 a barrel on Monday after disappointing Chinese economic data renewed... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
World Iran must abandon 'extraneous' demands in nuclear talks: US WASHINGTON: The only way to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is for Tehran to abandon its extraneous demands, the... Published 16 Aug, 2022 12:27am
World Iran will respond to EU’s nuclear text by midnight on Monday, says foreign minister DUBAI: Iran will respond to the European Union’s “final” text by midnight on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister... Published 15 Aug, 2022 03:14pm
Business & Finance Central Europe’s currencies to see scant gains in the next year PRAGUE: Hungary’s forint will stay on the back foot in the coming months before returning to steady gains, but the... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Markets Switzerland could align with EU energy saving drive: minister ZURICH: Switzerland could prevent an energy shortage by aligning with a European Union plan to cut gas use by 15%... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Markets Winter diesel shock looms as tanks dry up ahead of sanctions LONDON: Europe is heading into winter with seasonally low levels of diesel in storage tanks, with major implications... Published 12 Aug, 2022 10:53pm
World Iran says EU proposal to revive nuclear deal could be 'acceptable' DUBAI: A European Union proposal to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal “can be acceptable if it provides assurances”... Published 12 Aug, 2022 04:38pm
Pakistan PM for sustained high-level exchanges with EU Tells ambassador Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with the EU Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:18am
World EU says US plan for EV tax breaks discriminatory, may breach WTO rules BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it was “deeply concerned” about proposed tax credits for purchases of... Published 11 Aug, 2022 06:33pm
World EU puts forth ‘final’ text to resurrect Iran nuclear deal DUBAI/WASHINGTON: The European Union on Monday put forth a “final” text to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as... Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:37am
Print Trade war with China could cost Germany six times as much as Brexit: Ifo Automotive industry, manufacturers of transport equipment, mechanical engineering sectors to be biggest losers of trade war Updated 11 Aug, 2022 10:39am
Markets Russian stocks rebound as Moscow Exchange delays return of some foreign investors Russian stocks were given a reprieve and the rouble strengthened on Monday after the country's top stock exchange... Published 08 Aug, 2022 11:37pm
World EU submits a ‘final text’ at Iran nuclear talks: European official VIENNA: The European Union has submitted a “final text” at talks to salvage a 2015 deal aimed at reining in Tehran’s... Published 08 Aug, 2022 07:58pm
Print Pakistan, EU launch MIP with initial grant of 265m euros Islamabad: The government of Pakistan and the European Union on Thursday launched Multi-Annual Indicative Programme... Updated 05 Aug, 2022 11:11am
World US ratifies Finland, Sweden accession to NATO WASHINGTON: The US Senate ratified the entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO Wednesday, strongly backing the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 10:44am
Business & Finance Possible for US, EU to avoid recession: Fed official WASHINGTON: The United States and the European Union can avoid recession and achieve a soft landing by bringing... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Business & Finance Pakistan-Iran trade: Absence of credible payment mechanism major irritant: PBF PESHAWAR: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Senior Vice President, Muhammad Riaz Khattak on Monday said that Pakistan... Published 02 Aug, 2022 05:36am
World Iran says ‘optimistic’ after EU proposal for nuclear deal TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it remains “optimistic” about a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal after the... Published 01 Aug, 2022 03:59pm
Print EU envoy, minister discuss GSP Plus scheme ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka on Friday called on Minister for Commerce,... Updated 30 Jul, 2022 09:50am
Pakistan Planning minister advocates national consensus to achieve development goals ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday, while calling for evolving a ... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am