Denmark votes on scrapping EU defence opt-out COPENHAGEN: After staying out of the European Union's common defence policy for 30 years, Denmark votes Wednesday in... Published 31 May, 2022 11:18am
Business & Finance GSP+ beyond 2023 possible for Pakistan: EU envoy KARACHI: Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Pakistan Thomas Seiler has indicated that “GSP+ beyond 2023... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:24am
World US’s Blinken strongly condemns Iran seizure of Greek-flagged vessels WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the “unjustified seizure” of two... Published 31 May, 2022 12:46am
World EU’s Borrell hopeful of deal on Russian oil ban PARIS: European Union members should be able to reach an agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia,... Published 30 May, 2022 11:31am
Markets How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping global oil markets LONDON: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reconfigured the global oil market, with African suppliers stepping in to... Published 30 May, 2022 10:32am
World Russia advances in east; Ukraine calls for longer-range weapons KYIV: Russian forces intensified their assault on the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Sunday after claiming to... Updated 29 May, 2022 05:02pm
Sports Chelsea reach final agreement for sale of club to Boehly-led consortium LONDON: Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan Illegal punishment to Yasin Malik: Punjab ex-governor assures Mushaal of approaching international court LAHORE: Slamming life imprisonment to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik in a false case, former Governor Punjab Chaudhry... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Editorials Systemic discrimination EDITORIAL: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has unveiled its fact-finding report on “Unequal... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
World ‘Stop playing’ with Russia, end war: Zelenskiy tells West KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the West to stop playing around with Russia and impose tougher sanctions... Published 27 May, 2022 11:26am
Business & Finance Dutch companies invited to explore business opportunities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce and Investment, Syed Naveed Qamar, on Thursday said the Netherlands is the... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
World Brussels says about $24bn of Russian central bank assets frozen in EU, less than expected BRUSSELS: European Union states have reported the freezing of about 23 billion euros ($24.5 billion) of assets of... Published 25 May, 2022 08:15pm
World Subtle shift in US rhetoric suggests new Iran approach A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is... Published 25 May, 2022 12:20am
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now U.S. President Joe Biden said at the Quad meeting on Tuesday that the Ukraine crisis in Ukraine was a global issue... Published 24 May, 2022 12:09pm
Pakistan Reserved posts: NCHR report reveals discrimination against minorities ISLAMABAD: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in its fact-finding report launched on Monday, showed... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets EU plans first joint gas buying before winter BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to start jointly buying gas before winter, the bloc’s energy policy chief said... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
World Ukraine urges more world pressure, says it repels Russian attack on eastern city KYIV/MARIUPOL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told global business leaders on Monday the world must... Published 23 May, 2022 11:51pm
World Ukraine warns only talks can end war as Russia cuts Finland gas KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Markets Coffee demand up but not yet percolating at pre-pandemic levels NEW YORK: Demand for coffee in non-producing countries showed a healthy recovery in the first quarter, although ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Markets Another year of lead surplus but not for everybody LONDON: The global refined lead market is on course to register a fourth consecutive year of supply surplus,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
World Britain launches free trade deal talks with Mexico LONDON: Britain on Friday said it was launching talks over a free trade deal with Mexico, looking to add services to... Published 20 May, 2022 05:05pm
Pakistan Speech during meeting at UN headquarters: Bilawal for concerted efforts to overcome global food crisis NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the international community to mount combined efforts to... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Markets Oil prices recoup losses on renewed supply worries, dollar weakness NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded from earlier losses on Thursday as Chinese officials planned to ease restrictions in... Updated 19 May, 2022 09:38pm
Pakistan UNIDO launches PAIDAR Sindh programme KARACHI: In order to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and improve livelihoods of rural communities in... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Opinion Won’t be long before default is on the table SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has no choice but to raise the interest rate, most likely by another 100 basis points,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Markets Europe fills gas storage at record rate as Asia’s buyers step aside LONDON: Europe’s gas inventories are rebuilding after winter at the fastest rate on record as the region’s ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Business & Finance GSP Plus scheme: Minister to visit European capitals to muster support for extension ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar will visit European capitals to muster support for extension in... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
World War in Ukraine enters ‘protracted phase’: defence minister KYIV: The war with Russia is entering “a protracted phase”, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said... Published 18 May, 2022 12:52am
World Spain, Morocco reopen land borders after two-year closure FNIDEQ: Morocco and Spain have reopened the land borders between the north African country and the Spanish enclaves... Published 17 May, 2022 11:49am
Markets Oil rises on EU’s Russian oil ban effort, demand hopes LONDON: Oil hit its highest in seven weeks on Tuesday, supported by the European Union’s ongoing push for a ban on... Updated 17 May, 2022 01:43pm