Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian poultry and beef, as well as eggs and honey, after raising concerns over whether Brazil is providing sufficient guarantees that its food products comply with EU health and safety standards. The European Commission announced the suspension on Thursday, saying it expects Brazil to provide assurances that its products...
Ryanair Cuts Winter Flights as High Fuel Prices Threaten Airline Profits.
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Irish budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to reduce its winter flight schedule as it seeks to limit the impact of sharply rising fuel prices, warning that persistently high energy costs could lead to more expensive airfares next year. The airline said on Wednesday that it would operate fewer flights than originally planned during the winter...
‘From the Archives’: Pakistan Embassy in Brussels Highlights Former Ambassador Zaheer Aslam Janjua’s Diplomatic Tenure
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has highlighted the diplomatic tenure and key achievements of former Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Zaheer Aslam Janjua, as part of its ongoing “From the Archives” series. Ambassador Janjua led Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Brussels from September 2019 to May 2022, representing Pakistan in its...
Italy Embassy Warns Pakistani Students Against Forged Documents in Study Visa Applications
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Italy in Islamabad has raised concerns over an unprecedented surge in the submission of dubious and forged documents accompanying study visa applications from Pakistan. In a public advisory, the embassy urged students applying for Italian study visas to strictly avoid submitting forged or fraudulent documents, particularly those relating to their financial means and...
Punjab’s Education Results: A Mirror of Pakistan’s Future
The recent results of the different educational boards of Punjab should not be treated as merely another set of examination statistics. They are a serious warning for the Punjab Government, the Education Department and, indeed, the entire nation. According to the reported figures, 1,395,475 students passed while 753,813 students failed. This means that more than 750,000 young people could not...
When Trade Is Disrupted, It Does Not Disappear — It Changes Route
Tariff Wars, the U.S.–Iran Conflict and the New Geography of Shipping, Aviation & Investment. Global trade is being hit by two different disruptions at the same time. The U.S.-led tariff confrontation is disrupting the economics of trade. The U.S.–Iran conflict is disrupting the geography of transportation. One changes where goods remain commercially viable to buy and sell. The other changes...
Europe’s €300 Billion Annual Savings to Be Invested in Europe, Not the US: Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Around €300 billion in European savings is transferred abroad every year, primarily to the United States, for investment, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said while addressing the La REF Summer Business Conference. She said the €300 billion in European savings that has traditionally flowed abroad, mainly to the United States, will now be channelled...
Pakistan Embassy Welcomes Court of Arbitration Ruling Upholding Indus Waters Treaty
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan to the European Union has welcomed the clear and unanimous ruling of the Court of Arbitration affirming the status of the Indus Waters Treaty and rejecting India’s attempt to place the treaty in abeyance. In a statement posted on its social media platforms, the Embassy said that Pakistan welcomed the Court of...
Pakistan Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Meets European Parliament Member Andi Lucian Cristea.
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, met with Romanian Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andi Lucian Cristea in Brussels. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening economic cooperation, enhancing parliamentary engagement and promoting positive developments in Pakistan-European...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contributes $1.2 Million to strengthen maternal and newborn health in Pakistan.
Islamabad, (TW NEWS) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and UNICEF announced a $1.2 million contribution to strengthen maternal and newborn health care in Pakistan, as part of a wider collaboration to improve access to quality, life-saving health services across four countries in South Asia. In Pakistan, the two-year programme will reach 410,000 mothers and newborns, strengthening the continuum...