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European Countries Re-Introduces Restrictions on US Travelers

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European Countries Re-Introduces Restrictions on US Travelers

The European Union rated the United States as a safe travel market, encouraging tourists to return. But that is how swiftly the delta variation of COVID-19 has spread in the United States, producing a dramatic rise in positive cases and prompting EU officials to remove the United States from its safe list, recommending its 27 … Read more

EU-Pakistan Trade Forum will start next week in Islamabad

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The first-ever EU-Pakistan Business Forum will be launched in Islamabad next week, Ambassador of the European Union, Androulla Kaminara stated.

Speaking to the media, she said that the forum will be installed on Wednesday and it meant improving opportunities for two-sided trade.

She said that the enterprise would endorse and ease trade activities between Pakistan and the EU with an effort to more improve public relations for increasing economic support.

Kaminara said that such plans and opportunities would increase relations between Pakistan and the EU and fund the growth of scientific and educational cooperation.

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US dropped from EU list of Covid-safe countries for travel

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European Union governments have approved to eliminate the United States from the EU’s safe travel list.  This means U.S visitors and those from five other countries are likely to face constricted controls, such as Covid-19 tests and quarantines.  Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have also been taken off the safe travel list. The … Read more

Travelers may require Vaccine Boosters to visit European Countries

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Travelers may require Vaccine Boosters to visit European Countries

Austria and Croatia, two European Union (E.U.) member countries, have implemented new rules for international travelers, putting an “expiry date” on visitors’ COVID-19 vaccination status. The European Union abolished most travel restrictions for visitors from the United States in June, however, each of its 27 member countries is free to set its own immigration rules … Read more

World celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day

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Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated on Saturday at various embassies and missions of the country across the world by holding flag hoisting ceremonies and exhibitions. The envoys of Pakistan in respective ceremonies hoisted the national flag, while the national anthem was played. The events were attended by the diplomatic community, officials … Read more

EU diplomats visit West Bank village amid growing conflicts 

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RAMALLAH: A group of EU diplomats from European countries paid a visit on Thursday to the West Bank village Beita as conflicts and violence between local Palestinians and Israeli forces continued to increase in the area. “The European Union (EU) and like-minded countries visited Beita village in response to rising levels of settlers’ violence and … Read more

Shanghai’s vehicle exports hit record high in H1 

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SHANGHAI: Shanghai exported 206,000 motor vehicles in the first half of 2021 (H1), up 1.65 times from the same period last year, Shanghai’s Customs said Tuesday. The total value increased to 20.64 billion yuan (about 3.19 billion US dollars), up 1.9 times year on year, said the customs, adding that the volume and value of … Read more

Pegasus Project: use of spyware on journalists is unacceptable, EU

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eu president

The European Union has predestined any spying on journalists, after reports that Israeli software had been used to hack the smartphones of journalists, government officials, and rights activists worldwide. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to Prague that, “What we could read so far – and this has to be … Read more

Govt’s decision to allow LNG import through private sector welcomed

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LNG

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has said that allowing the private sector to import gas will ensure continued supply of cheap gas and may help the country escape the commodity crisis in the upcoming winters, a statement quoted an official, as saying, on Thursday. APCNGA Group Leader Ghiyas Paracha lauded the efforts of Special … Read more

European Union relaxes visa rules for skilled workers

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European Union Relaxes Visa

The European Commission on Tuesday cheered the agreement reached between the regional bloc’s parliament and the council to relax the visa rules for workers coming to the continent to work as skilled labourers. The new rules have been changed under the reviewed Blue Card Directive. The new arrangement will introduce effective rules for inviting highly … Read more

Pakistan values its relations with European Union: COAS

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Chief of Army Staff meets EU Ambassador

Ms. Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of the European Union called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today (Monday). During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with the EU and we earnestly … Read more

Pakistan extends best wishes on Europe Day 2021

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Pakistan extends best wishes on Europe Day 2021

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Pakistan has issued a statement on the occasion of Europe Day, which “celebrates peace and unity in Europe” on May 9 every year. The Spokesperson of MoFA, in a tweet today while paying best wishes to the citizens of Europe on the account of Europe Day, said that … Read more

EU to send urgently-needed medical support to India

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On Tuesday a statement from the bloc said that the European Union will send the urgently-needed oxygen, medicines, and medical equipment to India as the second wave of the deadly coronavirus has taken the death toll to 200,000.

The decision comes after India requested support through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, which is coordinated by the Emergency Coordination Centre of the European Commission.

This support from the EU will help India to tackle the alarming situation of coronavirus.

Moreover, more help from the other member states including France and Germany is expected to be increased in the coming days.

The offers of support from the EU Member States via the Mechanism currently include:

Ireland — 700 oxygen concentrators; 1 oxygen generator; 365 ventilators;

Belgium — 9,000 doses of antiviral medicines Remdesivir;

Romania — 80 oxygen concentrators and 75 oxygen cylinders;

Luxembourg — 58 ventilators;

Portugal — 5,503 vials of Remdesivir; 20,000 litres of oxygen per week.

Sweden — 120 ventilators.

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Pakistan welcomes approval of unity government in Libya

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Zahid Hafeez

After a significant breakthrough creating the conditions to reunify institutions in Libya and leading the country toward national elections on 24 December, Pakistan on Sunday welcomed the formation of the Government of National Unity. According to the details, in a statement today the Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan welcomes the endorsement by … Read more

Nuclear Deal: Iran ‘pondering’ EU proposal for talks with US

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Iran

Iran is reportedly considering the European Union’s offer to host an informal meeting with the United States and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal. According to the media reports, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell expressed his readiness to invite the current parties to the JCPOA, namely … Read more

European Union ready to work with US on ‘Trade Disputes’

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European Union

Taking a positive note of the Biden Administration’s move to refrain from imposing additional tariffs on goods, the European Union (EU) has said that it is ready to work with the United States (US) on trade disputes. According to the media reports, the US Trade Representative’s office said it had agreed with US industry that … Read more

EU Privacy rules: Strict guidelines for Zoom Messenger

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zoom

Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and video calls on Zoom face stricter privacy rules in Europe after a draft law passed a key European Union (EU) hurdle this week. The EU’s 27 member states accepted a proposal that was stuck since 2017, with countries split between those wanting strict privacy online and others wanting to give leeway to … Read more

France recommends AstraZeneca covid vaccine for age up to 65

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covid vaccine

The French health authorities recommend AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus vaccine for use but advised against giving it to people over 65. The decision made an earlier judgment by Swedish authorities, but it is different from the European Union (EU) which last week approved the vaccine for adults of all ages. France’s health authority said that pharmacists would … Read more

Brexit: UK completes separation from European Union

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Brexit UK EU

The United Kingdom has completed its formal separation from the European Union. According to the international news agency, The UK has stopped following EU rules at 23:00 GMT, as replacement arrangements for travel, trade, immigration, and security co-operation came into force. The UK officially left the political and economic bloc on 31st January. The UK … Read more

EU Member States Ratify Brexit Trade Agreement

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EU Member States Ratify Brexit Trade Agreement

Twenty-seven EU member states have ratified a post-Brexit trade agreement. The agreement will come into force on January 1, following the UK’s full withdrawal from the EU on December 31. The ambassadors of EU member states to Brussels approved the trade deal on Monday, with effect from 1400 GMT (1400 GMT). Under the agreement, the … Read more

India Is Propagandizing Against Pakistan Like A Mafia: PM’s Aide

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India Is Propagandizing Against Pakistan Like A Mafia: PM's Aide

National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister Moeed Yousuf has said that India is Propagandizing against Pakistan like a mafia. In a press conference with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad, Moeed Yousuf said that the visit of European members to occupied Kashmir was sponsored by RAW and the Indian network had incited European … Read more

Post-Brexit Deal: EU, Britain Are Not On The Same Page

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Post-Brexit Deal: EU, Britain Are Not On The Same Page

BRUSSELS: Negotiators from Britain and the European Union have launched a possible last two-day struggle to secure the Brexit trade deal after failing to reach an agreement for eight months. According to the reports, David Frost and Michel Barnier commenced the talks from where they left off at the EU headquarters in Brussels for a … Read more

EU Commission Refuses To Lift Ban On Pakistani flights

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EU Commission Refuses To Lift Ban On Pakistani flights

Islamabad: The European Union commission refused to lift the ban on Pakistani aircraft flights. According to the details, the European Union refused to lift the ban on Pakistani aircraft, including the PIA. European Union says that in order to make the procedure for Pakistani aviation pilot license transparent, the issuance of a pilot license in … Read more

problematic global situations may affect US Election outcome

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US

Though the international community has criticized US President Trump in the past during “America’s First” tenure, there were always places, issues and conflicts where the United States’ involvement wasn’t appreciated. This was under his predecessor – Barack Obama and other recent American leaders. Trump swept away agreements with some nations since he took office in … Read more

EU, China sign geographical indications deal

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EU, China sign geographical indications deal

The European Union and China on Monday signed a bilateral agreement to protect geographical indications (GI). It is a label used on a product to specify its origin. According to the details, the agreement will protect 100 European GIs and Chinese GIs in the EU from usurpation and imitation. “The EU list of GIs to … Read more

EP removes Aung San Suu Kyi from Sakharov Prize community

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EP removes Aung San Suu Kyi from Sakharov Prize community

The European Union has removed Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the “Sakharov Prize community” because of her “acceptance” of state crimes against the Rohingya community. Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the top human rights prize in 1990. However, she will no longer be capable of taking part in events for laureates. … Read more

EU leaders reach post-coronavirus recovery package after talks

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EU leaders reach post-coronavirus recovery package after talks

EU leaders have created a deal on a post-coronavirus recovery package after the fourth night of negotiations.  The recovery package will comprise of27-nation bloc offering €750bn (£677bn; $859bn) in grants and loans to counter the economic impact of the pandemic. Charles Michel, summit chairman, said that it was a “pivotal moment” for Europe. According to the … Read more

Hajj 2020: PIA to lose estimated Rs12 billion in terms of Hajj operations this year

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262 Suspended pilots' educational credentials and licenses are authentic

The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is probable to experience losses of Rs 100 billion due to postponement of international flights amid COVID-19 pandemic. According to the details, the national airline would also lose up to Rs12 billion in terms of Hajj operations this year after the Saudi government decided to hold the yearly pilgrimage on … Read more

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