BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday approved inclusion of Croatia as the newest member among the Schengen zone from next month. Though Austria and Netherlands blocked Romania and Bulgaria from joining …
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At the open on Tuesday, European stock markets were relatively calm as investors awaited the release of the latest US inflation data. The FTSE 100 in London fell 7.30 points, …
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PIA: Airways To The UK & EU Might Start In May Or June
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadEuropean Aviation Safety Agency had previously written to its 32 member nations warning them about possible Pakistani pilot licence theft and recommending that such pilots not be used in flight …
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Finance Minister Tarin says PM Khan must not have reacted against EU publicly
“Has anyone of you severed trade relations with India or objected to its unlawful actions,” the PM asked EU representatives, adding, “are we slaves and act according to your wishes.”
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Airline fares go As High as Plane can go; countries ease Covid curbs
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailDomestic and foreign airlines have almost doubled fares to destinations such as Dubai, the US and Europe. This is apparently, in a bid to recover losses sustained because of the …
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EU to decide on Pakistan’s GSP+ status after two-year review
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailLAHORE: The European Union (EU) will decide about extending the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status for 2024 to Pakistan after reviewing the country’s two-year performance report on exports …
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Taliban warn US, EU of refugees if Afghan sanctions continue
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAfghanistan’s new Taliban government has warned US and European envoys that continued attempts to pressure them through sanctions will undermine security and could trigger a wave of economic refugees. Acting …
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Winter is coming: Major gas crisis expected again in Pakistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailGas deficit looms large as PLL fails to procure eight LNG cargoes. Energy ministry official says prices of LNG in spot market have increased mainly because of high demand by …
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G20 leaders to discuss Afghanistan in virtual summit
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailHumanitarian crisis in focus as Italy hosts G20 Afghan summit. It is not clear if all leaders of G20 economic powers will join Tuesday´s meeting. Afghanistan´s economy remains in a …
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Taliban govt behaviour ‘not encouraging’, says EU foreign policy chief
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailRIYADH: The European Union foreign policy chief said on Sunday the Taliban government’s behaviour up to now was “not very encouraging”, and any economic collapse in Afghanistan would raise the …