9th round of Pak-EU Political Dialogue held: Pakistan, EU agree to continue working towards broadening of ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
World Tusk urges EU sanctions on food imports from Russia, Belarus VILNIUS: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday called on the European Union to impose “full” sanctions on food... Published 04 Mar, 2024 05:29pm
World Use Russian asset profits to arm Ukraine: EU chief STRASBOURG: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for profits from Russian assets... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 05:01pm
Business & Finance Bulgarian envoy underscores need to enhance bilateral trade LAHORE: The Ambassador of Bulgaria, Irena Gancheva, emphasised the necessity for Pakistan and Bulgaria to delve into... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Polish farmers protest WARSAW: Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World Moscow bans more EU officials and politicians from Russia in response to sanctions MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday it had significantly expanded a list of European Union officials... Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:16pm
Markets European stock markets ahead at open LONDON: Europe’s major stock markets crept higher Friday as investors paused at the end of a record-breaking week... Published 23 Feb, 2024 01:29pm
World EU to lift sanctions slapped on two Russians, one Slovak over Ukraine war BRUSSELS: The European Union will lift sanctions against two Russian businessmen and one Slovak national, two... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Business & Finance EU removes Bahamas, Seychelles from tax haven blacklist BRUSSELS: The EU removed the Bahamas, Seychelles and two other jurisdictions from its tax havens blacklist on... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance Polish farmers spill Ukrainian grain, stoking tensions WARSAW: Protesting Polish farmers on Tuesday pried open two Ukrainian freight cars on the border and spilled grain ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World G7 transport ministers to meet online on Red Sea crisis, Japan says TOKYO: Transport ministers of G7 countries to hold an online conference on Tuesday at 1200 GMT to address the Red... Published 20 Feb, 2024 12:10pm
World Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny’s death TOKYO: Ukraine’s prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh economic sanctions on... Published 20 Feb, 2024 11:26am
World EU’s von der Leyen wins backing for second term from Germany BERLIN: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday won the backing of her German centre-right... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:52pm
Markets Oil steadies as demand jitters counter Middle East conflict LONDON: Global oil benchmark Brent crude was little changed on Monday, hovering around $83 a barrel as festering... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 06:17pm
Pakistan EuroVillage event aims at strengthening people-to-people contacts: EU envoy ISLAMABAD: Thousands of people, gathered at the Jinnah Convention Centre here on Saturday to participate in... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
Markets French soft wheat rating holds at 4-year low PARIS: The state of French soft wheat crops remained at their worst in four years last week after a rain-disrupted... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
Pakistan ‘EuroVillage’ festival at Jinnah Convention Centre tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The European Union and its Member States organise the popular, family-focused festival “EuroVillage”... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Markets France cuts winter grain area PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday reduced its estimates of winter grain sowing, with the soft wheat area... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
World EU council president denounces Trump’s ‘reckless’ NATO threat BRUSSELS: Donald Trump’s threat to stop defending NATO countries that fall short of spending commitments if... Published 11 Feb, 2024 07:53pm
World EU agrees on looser fiscal rules to cut debt, boost investments BRUSSELS: EU member states and MEPs struck a preliminary deal on Saturday to ease the bloc’s stringent fiscal rules,... Published 10 Feb, 2024 06:20pm
Pakistan US calls for investigation of election fraud claims in Pakistan State Department says US prepared to work with new Pakistani government to advance shared interests Published 09 Feb, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan We recognise concerns raised about fairness and inclusivity of elections: British FM David Cameron says the election of a civilian government with the mandate to deliver crucial reforms is essential for Pakistan to flourish Updated 09 Feb, 2024 10:57pm
World EU countries postpone decision on proposed EU supply chain due diligince law BRUSSELS: European Union countries postponed on Friday a decision on a proposed law requiring large companies in the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 04:51pm
World EU states, parliament seek to seal deal on spending rules BRUSSELS: EU states and lawmakers will hold final-stretch talks on Friday to try and strike a deal on budget reforms... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:04pm
World EU’s Afghanistan special envoy cautiously ‘optimistic’ ahead of key meeting KABUL: The European Union Special Envoy for Afghanistan on Thursday said he was “slightly more optimistic” that... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:55pm
World Italy will become a target should it join attacks against Yemen, Houthi leader says ROME: Italy will become a target if it takes part in attacks against Yemen, a senior official from Yemen’s... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: The spot price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:18am
Pakistan Strategic Engagement Plan: Pakistan and EU agree to deepen ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to further deepen their relations in line with the Strategic... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
World Hungary under pressure to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid after EU deal BUDAPEST: Pressure is mounting on Hungary to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Budapest finally joined other... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:10pm
Opinion Need for reforms and accountability Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am