Karachi/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s auto sector is facing growing concerns over weak localisation, as new vehicle assemblers appear increasingly reliant on imported components, while local vendors continue to voice strong reservations over limited domestic production. With the current auto policy set to expire on June 30, industry stakeholders say new entrants have yet to...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability. During the call, the Prime Minister shared an overview of his recent...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi held a productive meeting with Peteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia, and the Pacific at INTPA. According to the Embassy’s Press Wing, both sides discussed strategic approaches to enhance cooperation and further strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and the European Union. Director Ustubs will also...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with Member of the European Parliament Ondrej Dostál. During the meeting, City Councillor Muhammad Nasir, a member of the Brussels Commune (1000 Brussels), was also present. The discussions focused on regional security issues and ways to...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on European member states to accelerate the adoption of renewable sources and clean energy such as nuclear power to ensure electricity supply across Europe, describing it as key to security and stability. She stated that since the beginning of the Middle East...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Belgian government is set to approve a new law allowing large retail stores to remain open until 9 PM daily, while abolishing the requirement for a mandatory 24-hour weekly closure. According to Belgian media reports, the federal cabinet is expected to formally approve the measure in an upcoming Council of...
Riyadh/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Saudi Arabia has urged Pakistan to halt and reassess major defence agreements worth approximately $5.5 billion with African partners, signaling a notable recalibration of Riyadh’s regional and security priorities. According to diplomatic sources, Saudi authorities requested Islamabad to suspend a $1.5 billion weapons deal with Sudan and reconsider a separate $4...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has formally approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine along with its 20th sanctions package against Russia. Both measures had previously been blocked by Hungary. However, EU ambassadors had already given their approval on Wednesday. Following this, a written procedure was initiated to finalize the decision-making process, with...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on energy security, emphasizing that the energy sector has now become a central component of the country’s long-term national planning. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated that due to timely measures and efficient energy management amid the current regional situation, Pakistan has...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, held a meeting with David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament. During the meeting at the European Parliament, both sides discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and deepen trade relations between Pakistan and...
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