Pakistan, EU press Afghan Taliban to curb terrorism
- 23-Nov-2025
Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, particularly sustainable development and trade. The understanding was reached during the 7th Round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired in Brussels by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and […]
What’s in Trump’s trade deal with Europe?
- 28-Jul-2025
BRUSSELS, July 28- The United States and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal, which leaders on both sides of the Atlantic said would end months of uncertainty for industries and consumers. Here are the main elements of the deal that will enter into force on August 1 through an executive order by […]
EU told Israel fresh Gaza strikes ‘unacceptable’
- 19-Mar-2025
BRUSSELS: The EU’s top diplomat said Wednesday that she told her Israeli counterpart the fresh wave of strikes on Gaza was “unacceptable”. Israel on Tuesday launched its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January 19 ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas ended more than 15 months of war. EU foreign policy chief […]
Trump urges EU to boost US energy imports or face tariffs
- 20-Dec-2024
WASHINGTON: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union, already the biggest buyer of U.S. energy, should step up U.S. oil and gas imports or face tariffs on the bloc’s exports that include goods such as cars and machinery. The EU already buys the lion’s share of U.S. oil and gas exports, […]
EU lawmakers approve new $38 bn loan for Ukraine
- 22-Oct-2024
STRASBOURG, France: The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to hand war-torn Ukraine a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($38 billion) backed by profits from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv is desperate for funds as it seeks to prop up its economy, equip its military and keep its electricity grid functioning this winter after intense […]
China, EU should build bridges, avoid trade war: Spanish PM
- 11-Sep-2024
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday there does not need to be a trade war between the European Union and China, and the two sides should seek to find a compromise around planned tariffs. Sanchez made the remarks while speaking at an event at Mondragon Industrial Park in Kunshan, a city neighbouring Shanghai. […]
France, Germany lead far-right gains at European Union vote
- 10-Jun-2024
European Union (EU) elections on Sunday saw striking gains for the far-right as exit polls put Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in France and Alternative for Germany ahead of the governing camps — boosting their efforts to sway the bloc at a pivotal moment. Projected results from France put far-right Le Pen’s party around 33 […]
Sindh CM seeks European Union’s assistance for flood-affectees
- 30-Apr-2024
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah has sought assistance of European Union (EU) in two new projects aimed at helping those affected by the flood, ARY News reported on Tuesday. In meeting with EU Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka, CM Murad Ali Shah briefed her on two new projects aimed at helping flood-affected people. […]
EU urges donors to fund UN agency for Palestinians after review
- 23-Apr-2024
BRUSSELS: The EU’s humanitarian chief on Tuesday urged international donors to fund the UN agency for Palestinians after a review said Israel had not yet provided evidence that hundreds of staff were members of terrorist groups. European commissioner for crisis management Janez Lenarcic welcomed the report for “underlining the agency’s significant number of compliance systems […]
EU assures continued support to Pakistan for economic agenda
- 15-Mar-2024
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday apprised the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka about the important reform priorities of the newly-elected government. The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr Muhammad Aurangzebm, said a […]