In post-budget press conference, finance minister claims economic vulnerability has been overcome, reiterates threat of default averted
European Union
Pakistani individuals and entities will no longer be under ‘enhanced customer due diligence’ in the E.U.
P.M. Sharif to Highlight Tragedy Caused by Floods in Pakistan at UNGA
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportGovernment to use U.N. platform to seek global support to tackle devastation of this year’s floods
In his three-and-a-half-years in power, P.M. Khan has crafted a checkered legacy punctuated by verbal diatribes and questionable government appointments
Pakistan’s prime minister says West ‘respects’ leaders who stand up for themselves; claims he did not join politics to learn prices of essential commodities
No-Confidence Motion against P.M. Khan Submitted in National Assembly
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportOpposition leaders say they are ‘confident’ of having the numbers necessary to ensure the motion succeeds
‘Countries like Pakistan Can Facilitate Resolution to Ukraine Conflict’
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportP.M. Khan says he shared concerns over economic impact of Russian invasion during phone call with European Council President Charles Michel
P.M. Khan Questions E.U. Envoys’ Letter Seeking Condemnation of Russian Invasion
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportContinuing public outreach campaign, premier announces Rs. 500 billion package for southern Punjab and claims PTI will soon introduce legislation to form separate province
White House says it will announce new sanctions after coordinating with all allies following President Putin’s recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine
Pakistan Seeks to Enhance Mutual Cooperation with E.U. Nations: Gen. Bajwa
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportDuring official visit to Belgium, Chief of Army Staff discusses with E.U. officials current situation in Afghanistan
Member of delegation that visited Islamabad explicitly links preferred trade status to respect for human rights
Addressing media, cleric claims banned group had no interest in expulsion of French envoy and lashes out at ‘liberals’ for demanding government response
A series of developments in recent weeks suggest the global community is reconsidering its stance on lending legitimacy to the new Afghan rulers
Human Rights Watch Slams E.U.’s ‘Cold-Hearted Response’ to Afghan Refugees
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn statement, global watchdog accuses bloc of dodging its responsibility to people at risk with hostile rhetoric and harmful policies
E.U. Appreciates Pakistan’s Role in Fostering Regional Peace and Stability
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportDuring video-call, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Bajwa and European bloc’s military committee chairman pledge to advance cooperation at all levels
E.U. and Pakistan Pledge to Address Issues Hampering Trade, Investment
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPakistan-European Union Joint Commission reviews Islamabad’s progress in achieving implementation of 27 international conventions stipulated for GSP+ status
Ambassador of European Union calls on Pakistan Army chief and information minister in separate meetings
Pakistan government to table resolution in Parliament seeking expulsion of French envoy and also release of all arrested workers