Disaster management: MoU inked with Switzerland Premier expresses anticipation for Swiss cooperation in obtaining an advanced warning system and other essential devices to enhance Pakistan’s preparedness against natural disasters Updated 09 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Pakistan Disaster management: Pakistan, Switzerland sign MoU PM Shehbaz said Pakistan looking forward to working with Switzerland in getting advance warning system Updated 08 Jul, 2023 06:54pm
Pakistan Swiss FM due this week ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister for Switzerland Ignazio Cassis is likely to visit Islamabad this week aimed at exploring... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
World Swiss voters approve global minimum corporate tax, climate goals ZURICH: Swiss voters voted on Sunday to introduce a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
World Amid melting glaciers, Swiss vote on new climate law GENEVA: The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, were voting on Sunday on... Published 18 Jun, 2023 10:35am
World US adds Switzerland to currency monitoring list, eyeing China WASHINGTON: None of the United States’ major trading partners has been designated as manipulating its currency —... Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am
Markets UBS agrees with Swiss government on Credit Suisse loss guarantee ZURICH: UBS has signed an agreement with the Swiss government to cover up to 9 billion Swiss francs ($10.00 billion)... Published 09 Jun, 2023 01:34pm
Markets UBS considers delaying results after Credit Suisse rescue UBS is considering delaying its quarterly results at least until the end of August, as the Swiss banking giant deals... Published 04 Jun, 2023 10:23am
Markets Cash still king in Switzerland despite rising mobile app use ZURICH: Cash still remains the most commonly used method of payment in Switzerland, the Swiss National Bank said on... Published 01 Jun, 2023 12:04pm
Markets Russian gold shipments to the UAE, China and Turkiye LONDON: The United Arab Emirates has become a key trade hub for Russian gold since Western sanctions over Ukraine... Published 25 May, 2023 01:12pm
World Three die in tourist plane crash in Switzerland GENEVA: A tourist plane crashed in a wooded, mountainous area of western Switzerland on Saturday, killing the three... Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am
Markets Commonwealth Bank to raise $500mn via AT1s, first Aussie major bank issue since Credit Suisse SYDNEY: Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Tuesday launched a new AT1 hybrid security issue aiming to raise A$750... Published 16 May, 2023 10:46am
World UN Security Council demands Taliban ‘swiftly reverse’ women bans UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday calling on Taliban authorities to “swiftly... Published 28 Apr, 2023 10:44am
Markets Deutsche Bank to cut 800 jobs after strong first quarter FRANKFURT: Deutsche Bank is to cut 800 jobs in a new cost-saving drive after reporting a bigger than expected rise... Published 27 Apr, 2023 02:18pm
Markets Stock market rise helps SNB post Q1 profit of 26.9bn Swiss francs ZURICH: The Swiss National Bank made a profit of 26.9 billion Swiss francs ($30.20 billion) during the first... Published 27 Apr, 2023 11:11am
World PetroSaudi pair indicted in Switzerland over 1MDB scandal GENEVA: Two PetroSaudi managers have been indicted in Switzerland on suspicion of embezzling and laundering nearly ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Business & Finance UBS hopes to complete Credit Suisse takeover before July ZURICH: UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse before the end of... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
World Little let-up in Khartoum fighting despite Sudan truce declaration KHARTOUM: Sporadic shelling rang out late on Friday in Sudan’s capital even though warring factions announced a... Published 22 Apr, 2023 11:13am
Business & Finance Credit Suisse rescue package rejected by Swiss parliament BERN: Switzerland’s parliament rejected on Wednesday the government’s 109 billion Swiss francs ($120.82 billion)... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Print Bank takeover prevented Swiss economy collapse: minister GENEVA: Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said Switzerland’s economy would probably have collapsed had... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:28am
Markets Julius Baer CEO eyes gains from Credit Suisse’s fall ZURICH: Julius Baer is having “constructive discussions” with Credit Suisse staff who are looking to leave following... Published 03 Apr, 2023 12:19pm
World Bern signals it’s ready to return to EU talks GENEVA: Bern signalled Wednesday readiness to resume talks with the EU towards a cooperation agreement, after... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Business & Finance UBS flags uncertain year ahead after profit beats forecasts ZURICH: UBS, Switzerland’s biggest bank, forecast an uncertain year ahead due to the war in Ukraine and sagging... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:20am
World Avalanches in Austria, Switzerland kill five VIENNA: Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have left five people dead, leading officials to warn on Saturday of... Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am
Pakistan Afghan women’s rights: US SRA starts tri-nation trip ISLAMABAD: The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West has started his tri-nation ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
World Swiss keep borders open for arrivals from China GENEVA: Switzerland said on Friday it was not planning to tighten entry restrictions on travellers from China ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 02:09am
Sports Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crush Swiss to reach World Cup quarters DOHA: Goncalo Ramos justified the shock decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat-trick on his full debut... Published 07 Dec, 2022 02:11am
Sports Switzerland edge Serbia in feisty clash to make World Cup last 16 DOHA: Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in ... Published 03 Dec, 2022 02:36am
Business & Finance Vast opportunities exist for Swiss investors in Pakistan: governor LAHORE: The Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan Georg Steiner called on Governor of Punjab Muhammad Balighur ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
World Swiss have frozen $8bn in financial assets under Russia sanctions ZURICH: Switzerland has frozen financial assets worth 7.5 billion Swiss francs ($7.94 billion) as of Nov. 25 under... Published 01 Dec, 2022 03:18pm