BRUSSELS: European Union lawmakers and member states have reached an agreement on new migration rules that would allow rejected asylum seekers and other migrants ordered to leave the bloc to be transferred to deportation centres located in third countries. Read More: Italy, Spain, Greece back Pakistan migration plan The legislation, which still requires formal approval from the […]
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EU approves 19th sanctions package against Russia
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Thursday formally adopted its 19th package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, introducing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and fresh restrictions on financial and trade activities. The 27-member bloc approved the package after Slovakia lifted its objection late Wednesday, paving the way […]
20 European Nations Urge EU to Repatriate Illegal Afghan Migrants
BRUSSELS: Twenty European nations have called on the European Commission to take immediate steps for the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing illegally across Europe. Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Annelies Verlinden, said that the countries had submitted a joint letter to the Commission demanding action to return undocumented Afghans — either voluntarily or through […]
ISPR denies Army Chief’s PTI comments in Brussels
The Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, clarified that the Army Chief did not give any interview to journalists. He addressed concerns regarding a column by journalist Sohail Warraich related to an event in Brussels. The general said no interview took place, and the Brussels event did not include any […]
Reconciliation demands sincere apologies, declares COAS Asim Munir
Brussels – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that true political reconciliation is only possible through sincere apologies. Speaking during a gathering of overseas Pakistanis in Brussels, he emphasized the moral and religious value of asking for forgiveness, calling it a sign of strength—not weakness. Field Marshal Munir referenced Quranic verses […]
Pakistan, EU vow deeper security cooperation
Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, trade, and migration during their 10th Political Dialogue held in Brussels on July 17. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led Pakistan’s delegation, while Deputy Secretary General Olaf Skoog headed the EU team. The talks focused on global challenges and deepening […]
Pakistan rejects Indian FM’s “irresponsible” Brussels remarks
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has firmly rejected the recent statement made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Brussels, calling it “irresponsible and provocative.” In a press release on Wednesday, the Foreign Office said such remarks undermine peace and reflect poorly on the stature of a senior diplomat. The statement emphasized that senior officials should […]
Bilawal meets Prime minister, seeks guidance to present Pakistan’s stance in global capitals
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, accompanied by a senior party delegation, held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting focused on strategic diplomatic engagement in response to escalating Indian propaganda and regional tensions. According to the official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Bilawal sought the premier’s […]
Brussels proposes 18-bn-euro Ukraine aid package
The European Commission on Wednesday released details of an 18-billion-euro ($18-billion) economic support package to get Ukraine through 2023, which it hopes will be approved by EU member states. Under the plan, the bloc would send Kyiv 1.5 billion euros per month in the form of 35-year loans, with interest payments covered by the European […]
Belgium’s Anderlecht hit with 5-0 loss over abandoned match
BRUSSELS: Belgian soccer club Anderlecht have been hit with a 5-0 loss, a fine and an order to play a home match behind closed doors after their fans forced the abandonment of the club’s game against Standard Liege earlier in April. Anderlecht fans threw flares and smoke bombs onto the pitch during the top flight […]