Vision Pakistan US $ 100 billion: Pakistani Commerce Minister flies to China with a packed schedule
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz flew to China on Saturday afternoon to lead a high-profile...
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EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It’s irked some other nations at COP28
Dubai: A European Union plan to tax the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and...
Italy’s ‘arrivederci’ to China’s BRI could be a template for others
Rome: Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will reshape transatlantic relations for the better, while serving as...
PowerChina commences full scale construction of Mansehra 765/220KV substation
Islamabad: The PowerChina Saturday has commenced the full-scale construction of the Mansehra 765/220KV substation, which will undertake power transmission between...
Pakistan’s Sindh provincial government set to buy electric buses from China for Bus Rapid Transit system
Karachi: Pakistan’s Sindh provincial government is set to buy electric buses from China for the Bus Rapid Transit system. Caretaker...
Pakistan aims to multiply exports to China to achieve ambitious $100 billion goal
Islamabad: Pakistani Ministry of Commerce is aiming to multiply exports to China as part of its ambitious goal outlined in...
EU clinches deal on landmark AI Act – reaction
Brussels: European Union policymakers on Friday agreed a provisional deal on landmark rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI)....
EU condemns ‘out of whack’ Opec attempt to block COP28 fossil fuel deal
Dubai: The European Union's climate chief on Saturday heavily criticised an attempt by OPEC to derail a COP28 deal on...
Pakistan witnesses unprecedented surge in sesame seed exports to China
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In October 2023, Pakistan experienced a remarkable surge in sesame seed exports to China, reaching an unprecedented...
EU top court’s ruling spells trouble for scoring algorithms
Brussels: The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has ruled that decision-making by scoring systems that use personal data...
EU agrees plan to enable member states to end all gas imports from Russia
Brussels: EU countries may soon be able to halt their last remaining Russian gas imports under plans to ban Russian...
Danish EU commissioner pulls out of the race for the top job at the European Investment Bank
Copenhagen: The European Union’s powerful antitrust chief has withdrawn as a candidate for the presidency of the European Investment Bank,...
Italy plays down talk of selling part of Poste Italiane
Milan: The Italian Treasury is not working to cut its stake in postal service Poste Italiane (PST.MI), a ministry spokesperson...
Italy to train Sweden’s fighter pilots
Rome: Fighter pilots from Sweden will begin flight training in Italy as soon as next month under a new agreement...
Transport Secretary announces further measures to improve transport connectivity across the UK
London: Work on road improvements and rail upgrades will boost business and improve connectivity across the UK, Transport Secretary Mark...
EU driving licence: Parliament displays leadership in driver shortage fight
Brussels: The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) adopted Thursday its position on the EU Driving Licence Directive, constituting...
The New Silk Road: What is it and why has Italy abandoned the project with China?
Rome: Italy has quit the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the New Silk Road, a project launched...
Hashoo Group embarks on strategic partnership with Highland Country Club & Resort
Islamabad: Hashoo Group, a leading name in Pakistan’s hospitality industry renowned for its exceptional service standards and unmatched quality, has...
EU approves ban on destruction of unsold clothing
Brussels: The EU has approved a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing. New rules will also ensure products are...
UK coping with higher rates for now but risks lie ahead – BoE
London: British businesses and households are coping with the climb in interest rates so far but the process of adjustment...
EU to delay tariffs on UK electric cars until 2027
Brussels: Tariffs on electric vehicles traded between the UK and EU will be delayed for three years, the European Commission...
Belt and Road: Italy pulls out of flagship Chinese project
Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration notified Beijing that it would cease participating in the BRI ahead of a deadline...
Italy: Ruling parties kill minimum wage bill
Rome: Italy's governing right-wing parties on Wednesday scuppered an attempt by the opposition to introduce a minimum wage, which would...
EU ports fret they will lose business because of CO2 tax
Brussels: AS OFTEN happens when bureaucracies impose their ideas on industries without really understanding the implications, an interesting situation is...
Italy won’t back EU budget rules it cannot meet, asserts finance minister
Rome: Italy will not accept new European Union budget rules it cannot meet, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said, as talks...
Central banks of Italy, Korea to collaborate on CBDC
Rome: The Bank of Italy and the Bank of Korea Tuesday announced a memorandum of understanding to share knowledge on...
CPEC journey to move forward; detractors to lose relevance very soon: PM
Liaquat Ali Gwadar: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday urged the people of Balochistan, particularly, the youth to avail...
China’s committed to support Pakistan’s agricultural sector with high-quality disease-resistant hybrid seeds: Liu Jianming
Lahore: Liu Jianming, the Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Political Commissar of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, affirmed China's commitment...
UK needs new plan to reverse hit to living standards, researchers say
London: Britain needs a new economic strategy to reverse 15 years of falling living standards and worsening inequality, a leading...
UK: Hunt says he hopes to reverse public investment freeze
London: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Monday that he hoped in future to reverse the decline in public...
