Pakistan-EU political dialogue in Brussels covers broad-based areas
The 8th round of Pakistan-European Union Political Dialogue was held in Brussels covering a broad range of bilateral subjects as well as regional and global developments. Acting Foreign Secretary Jauhar Saleem and Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary General of European External Action Service (EEAS) led their respective sides. Both sides noted the special significance of this…
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Oil sinks for third week as EU strives for price-cap compromise
OIL headed for a third weekly loss as the European Union weighed a higher-than-expected price cap on Russian crude and slowdown concerns threatened the demand outlook. Brent traded below US$86 a barrel, putting the global benchmark on course for a drop of more than 2 per cent this week. European diplomats remain locked in talks over…
Pakistan ‘performing well’ in checking cross-border crimes: EU Commissioner
European Union Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Ylva Johansson on Monday lauded Pakistan’s role in controlling cross-border terrorism, smuggling, and trafficking and expressed the EU’s intent for “deeper cooperation” in the area of border management. At a joint press stakeout with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, the EU official said Pakistan…
Pakistan, EU agree on multifaceted development cooperation
Pakistan and European Union (EU) have agreed on multifaceted development cooperation agenda in smart agriculture, economic growth, sustainable infrastructure, technical and vocational education, climate and green development, digital transformation, health, and several other sectors. The was unfolded during the 12th annual meeting of the sub-group on development cooperation of the Pakistan-EU Joint Commission at the…
GSP+ impacts positive in Pakistan with exports to EU rising by 82%
The outcomes of Pakistan’s GSP+ status conferred by the European Union (EU) has started bearing positive outcomes amid growing exports to the EU by 82% whereas the trade incentive scheme would be revised soon with increase in demand on compliance of international conventions. Head of Rural Development and Economic Cooperation, European Union Delegation Dr Stephen…
European Union sends 166 Pakistani students to Europe on Erasmus Mundus scholarships programme
The European Union Delegation to Pakistan has hosted a pre-departure event for the 166 recipients of the EU’s flagship Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships in 2022. This year, the highest number of 166 Pakistani students, 86 men and 80 women, have received scholarships to study in universities in the European Union, said the EU’s Mission…
PM appreciates EU’s support of 2.15 million Euros for flood affectees
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday received a telephone call from Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The President of European Council offered his condolences on the loss of precious lives and material damage as a result of devastating floods in Pakistan. The Prime Minister thanked the EU President for his expression of…
European Union provides €350,000 to assist flood victims in Pakistan
European Union is providing €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. The aid will focus on addressing the urgent needs of those most affected in some of the hardest-hit districts of Jhal Magsi and Lasbella in the…
Italy-Pakistan bilateral trade potential €4 billion: Italian Ambassador
Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, on Friday, said that Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade and it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private sectors collaboration. Talking to the Pakistan Italy Alumni Network, Ambassador said this year trade had exponentially risen and can reach around…
Uzbek envoy hinted at possibility of Pak- Uzbekistan FTA
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Aybek Arif Usmanov on Friday said that the possibility of signing a free trade agreement between Pakistan and Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out. A Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) has been signed for the promotion of bilateral liberal trade between the two countries, which has a great potential to increase bilateral…
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