European Left Alliance urges EU ministers to suspend Israel agreement
Rights groups also urge EU to act against Israel over Gaza, Lebanon abuses before ministers meet Pro-Palestine demonstrators gather outside Downing Street to protest a proposed Israeli law that would allow the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, in London, United Kingdom on March 31, 2026. The European Left Alliance on Monday called on EU foreign […]
In pictures: Islamabad on high security even as uncertainty looms over 2nd round of US-Iran talks – Pakistan
Security in the federal capital is on high alert, with the Red Zone sealed and public transport in the twin cities suspended. The high security measures were in place in Islamabad for the arrival of foreign delegations, even as mixed signals emerged from Iran amid intensifying tensions with the United States. Iran has said it […]
Pakistan increases size of Eurobond from $500m to $750m – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Khurram Schehzad, the adviser to the finance minister, said on Monday that Pakistan had increased its Eurobond to $750 million from $500m. In a social media post on the social media platform X, Schehzad said, “Following its successful return to international capital markets after four years, Pakistan has upsized its Eurobond issuance to $750m, […]
IMF loads $7 billion package with 11 new conditions
Govt committed to IMF that parliament will approve fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the staff level agreement The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file The International Monetary Fund (IMF) loaded the $7 billion bailout package […]
The limits of Bushra Bibi’s power – Pakistan
The national obsession with the former first lady tells us more about power than her. “You have to admit that most women who do something with their lives have been disliked by almost everyone.” — Françoise Gilot, the French painter who loved Picasso, left him on her own terms, and refused to be remembered just as […]
Naqvi meets Iran, US envoys to discuss preparations for 2nd round of Islamabad Talks – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday held separate meetings with the Iranian and US envoys to discuss arrangements made for a second round of Islamabad Talks between the two warring parties. Naqvi’s intensified efforts come as Islamabad continues to set the stage for a possible second round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, after the […]
India, South Korea plan $50bn trade push with new deals – World
India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel as they seek to double their trade to $50 billion by 2030. New Delhi and Seoul also agreed to resume and step up negotiations to give new energy to their […]
Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing
CCI says Apple withheld financials since Oct 2024, citing Delhi High Court antitrust case Apple iPhones are seen inside India’s first Apple retail store during a media preview, a day ahead of its launch in Mumbai, India, April 17, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Apple has not submitted data sought by India’s antitrust body after an investigation […]
Money, lobbyists, inertia: Why fossil fuels are so hard to quit? – World
When the international community agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at the 2023 COP28 global climate summit, some hailed the moment as the beginning of the end for oil. But little progress has been made since then, even though the vast majority of scientists agree there’s overwhelming evidence of global warming and that it […]
Naqvi, US envoy discuss security arrangements for second round of Islamabad Talks – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday discussed security arrangements with the United States’ Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, ahead of a US delegation’s arrival in Islamabad for expected talks with Iran. US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that representatives from Washington would be in Islamabad “tomorrow evening” for a second round of negotiations […]