Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a farewell meeting with the European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, marking the conclusion of her tenure. The two discussed recent political developments in Pakistan and key bilateral issues, including trade, development cooperation, and regional stability. The Prime Minister thanked the EU Ambassador for her pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic […]
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Pakistan, EU team up to strengthen minority rights
The European Union has launched a major initiative to strengthen the rights and inclusion of religious minorities in Pakistan. The project, titled “Together for Tolerance: Strengthening Minority Rights and Inclusion,” is being implemented in Punjab and Sindh. It is led by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) in partnership with the Centre for Social […]
EU threatens $84B tariffs if US trade talks collapse
The European Union has warned it will impose tariffs on $84 billion worth of US goods if trade talks with Washington fail. This follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap 30% tariffs on EU exports if no deal is reached by August 1. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic made the announcement in Brussels during […]
Trump slaps 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
New tariffs to start August 1 as talks collapse; global partners brace for economic fallout US President Donald Trump has intensified global trade tensions by imposing a 30% tariff on a wide range of imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The announcement, made via Truth Social, follows weeks of failed negotiations […]
EU, Pakistan sign €20m deal for business reforms
ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and the European Union have signed a €20 million grant agreement aimed at enhancing corporate governance and improving the business environment. Signed by EU Ambassador Dr. Reena Kiwanka and Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division Dr. Kazim Niaz, the deal signals shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive economic development. […]
EU removes UAE from high-risk money laundering list
BRUSSELS – July 10, 2025: The European Union has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing. This move follows months of evaluations and reflects the UAE’s progress in financial transparency and enforcement. The European Commission acknowledged that the UAE has made “substantial improvements” […]
EU-Pakistan dialogue focuses on strategic stability and global peace
The European Union and Pakistan held important talks in Islamabad to discuss peace, security, and strategic stability. This was the fifth round of the Pakistan-EU Dialogue on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. Pakistan’s side was led by Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, while the EU delegation was headed by Ambassador Stephan Klement. During the meeting, both sides shared their […]
EU approves €150 billion SAFE loan scheme to boost defence spending
In a landmark move to strengthen its military capabilities, the European Union on Tuesday approved a €150 billion loan programme aimed at rearming the continent and reducing dependency on external powers. Known as the SAFE (Support to Ammunition and Future Equipment) scheme, the initiative is backed by the EU’s central budget and was proposed in […]
Trump proposes 50% tariff on European Union starting june 1
U.S. President Donald Trump has recommended imposing a massive 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union starting June 1, 2025. He made this announcement through his social media platform, Truth Social, and stated that the EU’s trade policies have caused long-standing damage to the U.S. economy. Trump argued that dealing with the EU […]
Global warming melts chocolate supply chain: EU faces major cocoa crisis
A new report has raised alarms over the growing threat climate change poses to the global chocolate industry, with the European Union particularly at risk due to its heavy reliance on vulnerable cocoa-producing countries. According to UK consultancy Foresight Transitions, the EU imports nearly 97% of its cocoa from nations poorly prepared for climate change […]