Bulgaria’s non-govt borrowing up 14% y/y in Aug
Sofia: Loans to Bulgaria's non-government sector grew by 14.1% year-on-year to some 98.4 billion levs ($56.2 billion/50.3 billion euro) in...
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France’s debt woes unnerve EU partners and markets
Brussels: Concerns are growing among France's European Union partners and on financial markets that the fragility of its minority government...
EU challenges China’s dairy probe at WTO
Brussels: The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against China's investigation into EU...
Italy: €114 000 in RRF funds seized in fraud investigation involving wholesale company
(Luxembourg: At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di...
Italy boosts combat air fleet
Rome: The Italian government has published its annual multi-year defence planning document (Documento Programmatico Pluriennale della Difesa). This set out...
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
Rome: More than 1,000 irregular migrants reached Italy’s southern coast over the weekend, with significant arrivals on the island of...
Pakistan committed to further strengthening ties with KSA: President
Celian Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom...
75th National Day of China celebrated at Chinese Consulate in Lahore
Lahore: 75th National Day of the People’s Republic of China was celebrated here at the Chinese Consulate on Monday. Speaking...
PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending warm wishes on birthday
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending the warm wishes...
China and Global South focused on connectivity, trade and economic cooperation: Senator Mushahid
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senior Pakistani politician Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said on Monday that China and the Global South were...
US ambassador promotes clean energy, climate action during Lahore visit
Celina Ali Islamabad: United States (US) Ambassador Donald Blome, along with Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins, on Monday highlighted...
University of Essex UK collaborates with Pakistan to enhance academic partnership
Celina Ali Islamabad: University of Essex UK while marking a significant milestone in fostering UK-Pakistan educational collaboration, has officially launched...
UK trade commissioner meets Jam Kamal, discusses bilateral ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United Kingdom (UK) Trade Commissioner Oliver Christian on Monday met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam...
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle suffer major setback in UK
London: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been dealt with major blow in the UK ahead of the Duke's much-anticipated...
Portugal Risks Political Crisis Without Budget Deal: President
Lisbon: Portugal risks a "political and economic crisis" if the government cannot resolve an impasse over next year's budget, President...
Bulgaria’s GERB threatens ruling party in Skopje with expulsion from EPP
Sofia: The ruling VMRO-DPMNE party in North Macedonia has been threatened with expulsion from the EU centre-right political family (EPP),...
France’s Cognac industry urges EU to delay China EV tariffs
Paris: Fears over tit-for-tat measures between China and the EU, stemming from the EU's plan to impose tariffs on Chinese...
UNESCO and Italy to promote learning in isolated areas of Pakistan through interactive radio instruction
Celina Ali Islamabad: UNESCO and Italy join hands to launch a project, entitled “Radio Education: Promotion of Learning through Radio...
Want to visit Roman ruins? This German town is a must-visit alternative
Rome: The hordes of visitors now flocking to Rome threaten to turn the Eternal City into an infernal one. The...
Blackrock secures Italy’s approval to hold more than 3pc in Leonardo
Rome: BlackRock opens new tab, the world's biggest asset manager, has secured Italian government approval to hold a stake of...
France’s new govt convenes for first time and sets budget, migrant issues as top priorities
Paris: France’s new government dominated by conservatives and centrists gathered for the first time Monday as Prime Minister Michel Barnier...
President felicitates Sri Lanka’s president-elect on his electoral victory
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended heartfelt felicitations on the electoral victory of Sri Lankan President-elect...
Pakistani minister holds round table meetings with Chinese companies
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik has held round table meetings with Chinese companies at Pakistan pavilion set...
Pakistan, China to enhance cooperation in various sectors
Islamabad: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and Legal Affairs...
Diplomats unhurt in blast near Mallam Jabba: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Foreign Office on Sunday confirmed that the diplomats traveling with the convoy that was hit by...
Pakistan, China to enhance counter-cross-border cooperation, anti-smuggling efforts
Islamabad. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and Legal...
US Mission celebrates Pakistan’s first-ever ‘Youth Poets Laureate’
Abdullah Jan Lahore: The United States (US) Mission to Pakistan and its partner Urban Word on Sunday hosted a showcase...
UK Trade Commissioner Oliver Christian Begins Key Visit to Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: UK Trade Commissioner for Middle East and Pakistan Oliver Christian has landed in Islamabad on his first...
More heavy rain to come for parts of UK as summer ends
London: More heavy rain is set to lash parts of the UK in the coming days after thunderstorms hit many...
UK foreign minister says more sanctions possible over West Bank violence
Liverpool: Britain will keep under review possible new sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank and will act if...
