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Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks

According to Tehran, “indirect” Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday

Published 16 Feb, 2026 12:02pm

Business & Finance

Habib Metropolitan Bank approves capital increase for subsidiaries

Increase HabibMetro Exchange Services Limited and Habib Metropolitan Financial Services Limited's capital to ensure smooth operations

Published 13 Feb, 2026 09:53am

Markets

India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

"Yesterday, a big agreement was signed between the European Union and India," Modi said

Updated 27 Jan, 2026 08:40pm

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EDITORIAL: ‘Board of Peace’: Pragmatism over idealism

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, while predictably drawing sharp...

Updated 27 Jan, 2026 09:06am

World

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks, which began shortly before midnight and lasted some four hours

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:07am

World

DAVOS 26: Staffing company Manpower sees global hiring stabilising after tough 2025

With an improving economic outlook in Europe and a very strong economic outlook for the United States

Published 22 Jan, 2026 05:24pm

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Trump rules out ‘force’ against Greenland but demands talks

DAVOS: US President Donald Trump for the first time ruled out using force to take Greenland as he addressed world...

Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am

World

Trump tells Davos that Europe is heading in wrong direction

“I love Europe and I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction,” Trump said

Published 21 Jan, 2026 07:27pm

World

Trump says he had a ‘very good call’ with Turkish President Erdogan

Trump told reporters during a briefing at the White House that he was going to have "a very important call" with Erdogan

Published 21 Jan, 2026 07:57am

World

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

Trump is expected to arrive on Wednesday

Published 19 Jan, 2026 07:37pm

World

Numerous teenagers among the dead identified in Swiss bar blaze

ZURICH: Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among those who died in the New Year’s Eve bar fire that killed 40...

Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:33am

Print

Many of those injured are fighting for their lives: Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles

CRANS-MONTANA, (Switzerland): Dozens of young partygoers injured in a New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland were...

Updated 03 Jan, 2026 04:05am

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Dar reviews preparations for PM’s visit to Switzerland

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to review the...

Published 30 Dec, 2025 07:46am

World

Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal

ZURICH: A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich

ZURICH: Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50 percent tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million...

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:03am

Life & Style

Spanish gold coin from 1609 breaks European record at auction

Lost for several centuries, it turned up in the United States around 1950 where a New York collector bought it before selling it to a Spanish buyer a decade late

Published 25 Nov, 2025 02:14pm

World

US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister

Parmelin said earlier that the government expected it to take 10 to 12 working days for the lower tariffs to enter the system

Published 22 Nov, 2025 09:19pm

World

Switzerland wins tariff rate cut to 15% in US trade deal

ZURICH: The United States will slash its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from a crippling 39% under a new...

Published 14 Nov, 2025 08:33pm

World

UBS chairman says Switzerland is having an ‘identity crisis’

HONG KONG: UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher on Tuesday said Switzerland is having an “identity crisis” about its role in...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 08:31am

World

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit Italy, Switzerland this week

SHANGHAI: China’s foreign minister Wang Yi will visit Italy and Switzerland from Tuesday until October 12, China’s...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:07am

Life & Style

Swatch sells watch lampooning Trump’s 39% tariffs on Switzerland

The spokesperson said the watch was made with a knowing "wink" and sent a wake-up call to the Swiss government

Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:25am

Life & Style

Watches of Switzerland expects to meet first-half estimates on strong US demand

Watches of Switzerland said on Wednesday that it was on track to report fiscal first-half results in line with its...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 12:37pm

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Financial markets: another volatile week ahead?

Switzerland is the next nation to make headlines following the impact of Indian imports under “reciprocal ...

Published 11 Aug, 2025 07:07am

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Bilateral Economic Relations between Switzerland and Pakistan

Switzerland and Pakistan enjoy cordial trade and economic relations. For many years, by virtue of Swiss companies,...

Published 01 Aug, 2025 06:12am

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Engineering a Decarbonized Future for Marine and Energy – Together

Syed Muhammad Faisal, Country Managing Director Accelleron Pakistan Enabling companies to decarbonize and grow ...

Published 01 Aug, 2025 06:12am

World

Switzerland faces downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says

BERN: The Swiss economy faces significant downside risks if the country is hit by the full force of looming U.S....

Published 01 Jul, 2025 04:49pm

World

Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing

GENEVA: A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock...

Published 29 May, 2025 07:50am

World

Five skiers found dead on Swiss mountain near Zermatt

FRANKFURT Five skiers have been found dead on a Swiss mountain close to the luxury ski resort of Zermatt, after...

Published 26 May, 2025 06:32am

Business & Finance

Julius Baer told to pay $5mn for money laundering control failures

ZURICH: Swiss private bank Julius Baer has been ordered by the country’s financial regulator to pay more than 4...

Published 14 May, 2025 05:18pm

World

China says it has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues

MALIPO: China has full confidence in its ability to manage U.S. trade issues, Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying...

Published 09 May, 2025 08:22am