Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties, particularly through the GSP+ scheme, during the 7th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue held in Brussels. The meeting, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, underscored the importance of deeper economic […]
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EU intensifies push for Palestinian authority reform
The European Union urged stronger reforms within the Palestinian Authority as it hosted 60 international delegations in Brussels to discuss Gaza’s reconstruction and future governance. The meeting followed the US-brokered peace plan and aimed to boost Europe’s role in shaping post-war stability. EU officials said their primary goal is to strengthen governance, stabilize finances, and […]
GSP+ review: EU asks Pakistan to ‘do more’
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis on Wednesday said that the country needed to “do more” in terms of fulfilling its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) ahead of a review. The status was granted by the EU in 2014, which led to a 108 per cent hike in Pakistani […]
Hungary secures U.S. exemption on Russian energy
WASHINGTON — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that Hungary has received a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy following his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The exemption allows Hungary to continue importing Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline and gas via the TurkStream pipeline, highlighting the close ties […]
Latvia quits Istanbul Convention despite government opposition
RIGA — Latvia’s parliament voted on Thursday to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a key international treaty aimed at preventing violence against women, after a ruling coalition partner sided with the opposition in defiance of the prime minister and president. The Istanbul Convention, established by the Council of Europe, recognizes violence against women as a […]
EU Delegation meets Pakistan to boost ties and development
ISLAMABAD – A European Parliamentary Committee on Development delegation met Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House. The delegation was led by EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Raimondas Karoblis. Speaker Sadiq welcomed the guests and emphasized strengthening the long-standing and multidimensional ties between Pakistan and the European Union. He highlighted the […]
EU approves 19th sanctions package against Russia
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Thursday formally adopted its 19th package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, introducing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and fresh restrictions on financial and trade activities. The 27-member bloc approved the package after Slovakia lifted its objection late Wednesday, paving the way […]
EU opens rare talks with Taliban to deport Afghan migrants
The European Union has begun initial contact with the Taliban government to discuss the return of Afghan migrants whose asylum requests have been rejected. This marks the first technical-level engagement between the EU and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities for deportation purposes. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Brussels by EU Commission spokesperson […]
EU warns Israel’s Gaza assault means ‘more death and destruction’
The European Union has strongly warned that Israel’s latest ground assault on Gaza City will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis. An EU spokesperson said the military operation would lead to “more destruction, more death and more displacement.” He added that it also endangers hostages still held in the conflict zone. The Israeli military launched […]
EU demands Ukraine’s spot before Trump-Putin talks
The European Union will hold urgent talks Monday to discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin summit. The meeting comes amid fears that a deal excluding Ukraine could force unacceptable compromises. EU foreign ministers will meet via video conference, joined by Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andriy Sybiga. They aim to ensure Kyiv and European powers are part of any […]