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...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Special Investment Facilitation Council-facilitated EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026 is set to take place on April 28–29, 2026, in Islamabad, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and the European Union. Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the first-ever high-level EU-Pakistan Business Forum, describing it as a “historic and timely...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Iran, to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to an official statement, the Iranian envoy called on the prime minister at his office, where both sides exchanged views on recent developments...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has announced the organization of a consular camp for the Pakistani community residing in Luxembourg. According to the official announcement, the consular camp will be held on May 2, 2025, aiming to provide essential consular services to overseas Pakistanis at their doorstep. 📢𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕@ForeignOfficePk @PkPublicDiplo...
Brussels/Barcelona, (Unib Rashid) – Europe’s largest seafood exhibition, Seafood Expo Global, opened today in Barcelona, Spain, marking the start of its 32nd edition. The three-day event will run from April 21 to April 23. The exhibition is being held at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, where more than 2,300 companies from 86 countries...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — More than one million citizens across the European Union have signed a petition calling for the termination of the bloc’s trade agreement with Israel under the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI). The signature campaign was launched with the support of the Left Alliance in the European Parliament, alongside numerous international human rights...
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