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UK urges public calm over shut fuel stations

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LONDON: The UK government on Friday urged the public against panic-buying as some petrol stations closed pumps due to a lack of lorry drivers to deliver fuel. Tabloid newspaper The Sun headlined its front page “We’re running on empty”, with the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit triggering an ongoing crisis in the haulage industry. But Transport … Read more

Linking CPEC with CARs, EU part of PM’s economic narrative: minister

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday that connecting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) and the European Union was part of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s global vision on the economic narrative. Speaking at a business conference, he said, inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan was vital to … Read more

Focus on first shots, not boosters: EU diseases agency

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EU

The EU diseases agency has minimized the importance of booster shots. Meanwhile, African officials have taken steps to prevent the vaccines produced on the continent to Europe. On Thursday, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said that all of the vaccines approved for use in the EU have been proven to be … Read more

EU Commissioner cancels his trip to US due to extended travel restrictions

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US

The European Commission Vice President, Margaritis Schinas, has cancelled his trip to the US due to its extended travel restriction on the EU and the lack of reciprocity. Schinas announced the reason for his trip’s cancellation during a European Forum Alpbach conference in Austria on Wednesday, stating the US entry ban on Schengen Area travelers … Read more

Euro area inflation expected to reach 3%, highest in 10 years

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Euro area

BRUSSELS: The annual inflation rate of the euro area is expected to reach 3 per cent in August, the highest in 10 years, according to the flash estimate published on Tuesday by Eurostat, the statistical agency of the European Union (EU). The inflation is still driven by the energy sector, with prices recording an increase … Read more

Global central banks spend $834 million an hour to keep economy alive

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global central banks

Global central banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ), have collectively spent $834 million an hour, that’s $13.9 million/minute, during the last 18 months to keep businesses viable, amid the Covid-19-led lockdowns, Khaleej Times reported. According to strategists at Bank of America, trillions of dollars, euros … Read more

Greece wildfires continue, PM apologizes

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Indonesia fire

ATHENS: Hundreds of firefighters were battling to control two massive wildfires in Greece on Wednesday, one raging for nine straight days, that have left hundreds homeless and caused incalculable damage. With the assistance of a huge multinational force, Greek fire crews were fighting to beat back blazes on the island of Evia and in the … Read more

Italy, Pakistan to negotiate pact on Labour import: envoy

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italy

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Pakistan to Italy Jauhar Saleem has hinted towards starting negotiations on a labour and labour force import agreement with Italy for providing more opportunities to the local skilled youth to get employment in the competitive Italian job market. “The agreement is [the] need of the hour for the exchange of legal workforce … 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

Pakistan’s exports to EU, other markets rise in July

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Pakistan's export

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the European Union (EU) and other trade markets have increased in July 2021, a senior government official said. In a tweet, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said: “We wish to inform that in terms of market, our exports increased to the US, the UK, … Read more

UK musicians granted free visas for 19 European states

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Web Desk LONDON: British musicians and performers would not be needing work permits or visas in 19 European Union (EU) countries for temporary visits, said the British Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on Wednesday. The countries they can visit include Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, … 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

Pakistan lauds EU statement on human rights violation in occupied Kashmir

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Pakistan

Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the letter on human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir addressed by members of the European Parliament to the President and Vice President of the European Commission. In response to media queries regarding the letter, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the letter was another … Read more

Turkey wildfire leave four dead

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Turkey

Turkey: Fires raced through the tourist areas of Antalya and Mula, killing at least four people and causing hundreds of tourists to be evacuated from their hotels by a flotilla of boats. Conditions were tinder-dry there, as well as at the locations of dozens of other fires around the country. According to satellite data, the … Read more

Bulgarians urged to benefit from Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies

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Chairman Senate telephones Speaker Grand National Assembly of Turkey

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has enormous economic opportunities and the Bulgarian investors can take full benefit of the country’s investor-friendly policies, a senior government official said on Monday. Talking to Bulgarian Ambassador Irena Gancheva, who called on him at the Parliament House, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani said: “Pakistan and Bulgaria have traditionally enjoyed friendly and cooperative relations. … Read more

Al Khaleej Sugar to build $590 million beet factory in Spain 

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Al khaleej

RIYADH: Dubai-based Al Khaleej Sugar Co., owner of the world’s largest sugar refinery has won approval to build a factory in Spain, extending its reach beyond the MENA region, Bloomberg reported as saying. The company plans to start construction of the plant in Merida next year, said managing director Jamal Al Ghurair. The agreement between … Read more

PM Imran calls upon EU for support in rehabilitation of Afghan refugees

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday called upon the European Union and the international community to support Pakistan in the rehabilitation of Afghan refugees. The prime minister, in his meeting with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, stressed that the conflict could … Read more

The EU is preparing to consign gasoline cars to the scrapyard

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Cars

The European Commission wants to end the sale of new diesel and petrol cars by 2035, under a massive plan to combat climate change published on Wednesday. According to one of a dozen draft laws revealed in Brussels, car emissions must fall by 55 percent by 2030 and drop to zero by 2035. “As a … Read more

EU envoy terms quality education key to Pakistan’s inclusive growth

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EU envoy terms quality education key to Pakistan’s inclusive growth

ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara on Saturday said the European Union continued to support Pakistan in its efforts to strengthen education and good governance for pursuing a path of inclusive growth and development in the country. To materialise the concept of good governance and strengthening the education system here, particularly in the far-flung … Read more

EU agency aims to combat crypto laundering

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New EU agency

The European Union (EU) has proposed the establishment of a new agency to combat money laundering related to cryptocurrencies.

The European Union (EU) intends to establish an anti-money laundering (AML) agency.

According to a report by Reuters, the European Commission is considering creating an Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to trace illicit financial transfers across the European Union, including bitcoin transactions.

Documents acquired by Reuters state, the newly planned organization will target the hazards posed by cryptocurrencies as part of a broader crackdown on money laundering. The proposal’s documents stated:

“The lack of such rules leaves holders of crypto assets exposed to money laundering and financing of terrorism risks, as flows of illicit money can be done through transfers of crypto assets.”

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EU to open doors for vaccinated foreigners

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  BRUSSELS: European Union countries have agreed to ease the travel restrictions due to COVID-19 on Wednesday. This is to be noticed that this decision was taken ahead of the summer tourist season, which brings non-EU visitors to Europe. This move by European Union could open the bloc’s EU visa doors to all Britons and … 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

Human Rights Violation: World bodies want EU to put pressure on India

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Human Rights Violation: World bodies want EU to put pressure on India

Human rights bodies have appealed the European Union to highlight the increasing Human Rights Violation in India during its scheduled summit with the Indian leaders.

According to the details, European leaders will hold a summit on May 8, 2021, with Indian leaders.

Ahead of the summit, Human Rights Watch has released a statement in which it has asked the European leaders to press the Indian government to reverse its abusive and discriminatory policies and immediately release all human rights activists.

The statement said the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has increasingly harassed, intimidated, and arbitrarily arrested human rights defenders, journalists, peaceful protesters, and other critics, under draconian sedition and counterterrorism laws.

The rights bodies’ group said the Indian government has imposed harsh and discriminatory restrictions on Muslim-majority areas in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir since revoking the state’s constitutional status in August 2019.

EU-India Summit

The EU will be represented by the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. They will meet in Porto, Portugal.

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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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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

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