The European Central Bank has raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, warning that inflation will remain above the 2% target for longer amid uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict.
Author: Unib Rashid Brussels (Unib Rashid)
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Europe Records Sharp Drop in Asylum Applications as 332,000 Seek Protection in First Half of 2026
Asylum applications across EU+ countries fell 17% in the first half of 2026, with around 332,000 applications recorded, the lowest first-half figure since 2021.
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Dr Asad Majeed Khan’s Diplomatic Services in Brussels Highlighted in Embassy’s ‘From the Archives’ Series
The Pakistan Embassy in Brussels has highlighted Dr Asad Majeed Khan’s diplomatic services during his tenure as ambassador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg.
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TDAP Hosts High-Level Webinar to Explore Pakistan-Kazakhstan Agricultural Trade Potential.
TDAP organised a high-level webinar on Pakistan-Kazakhstan agricultural trade, highlighting market opportunities for Pakistani rice, olive oil and fresh fruits.
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Former Anthropic Employee Warns AI Industry Is ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
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Kashmiri Delegates Urge International Action Over Human Rights Situation in IIOJK
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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed Appointed Pakistan’s 34th Foreign Secretary.
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia.
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the “reprehensible” attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against civilian and economic infrastructure in several cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Pakistan described...
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Brussels–Milan Night Train Service Begins Operations
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EU Urges Reconciliation After Death of Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladić
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has reaffirmed its solidarity with the victims and survivors of the wars in the former Yugoslavia following the death of Ratko Mladić, the convicted Bosnian Serb military commander who was serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a spokesperson’s statement, the EU...