EU hits Russian mercenary group Wagner with sanctions BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian private military contractor Wagner Group on Monday as well... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Business & Finance Iran to cut oil output, prioritise defence in 2022-23 budget TEHRAN: Iran plans to cut oil output and prioritise defence spending in its 2022-2023 draft budget because of... Published 12 Dec, 2021 08:42pm
World US hits Chinese, N Korean firms with sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled a raft of new rights-abuse sanctions Friday on senior officials and entities... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
World Iran says no way to return to 2015 deal without lifting of all sanctions DUBAI: Iran demanded on Monday the removal of all sanctions in a verifiable process as talks resumed between Tehran... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:58am
World Turkey says ready to help but not recognise Taliban ANKARA: Turkey said Thursday it was ready to help the Taliban overcome Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis but not... Published 14 Oct, 2021 09:04pm
World US issues sanctions exemptions to allow Afghanistan aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced two exemptions to its sanctions imposed on Afghanistan in a bid to... Published 26 Sep, 2021 03:23am
World China retaliates with sanctions on ex-US commerce secretary Ross, others BEIJING/WASHINGTON: China said on Friday that it has imposed counter-sanctions on U.S. individuals including former... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
World Belarus denounces 'destructive' new Western sanctions The ministry described the sanctions as "hostile actions" and said Western countries were using "pressure on a sovereign state". Published 22 Jun, 2021 06:50pm
BR Research The grey zone When will Pakistan’s FATF (Financial Action Task Force) blues be over? It’s a question that many serious-minded... Published 22 Jun, 2021 07:40am
World EU slaps fresh sanctions on Myanmar junta The US and Britain have also targeted key officials and enterprises in the country, but so far the junta has shrugged off Western pressure. Updated 21 Jun, 2021 08:25pm
World US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions WASHINGTON: The US Treasury slapped sanctions on 16 senior Myanmar officials and family members Monday, citing their... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
World US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions The Treasury said that Canada and Britain were also announcing similar sanctions on members of the junta. Published 17 May, 2021 09:06pm
World US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election US imposed sanctioned on 32 individuals and entities for participating in Russia’s alleged election meddling attempts in 2020 presidential elections. 10 of them belonged to Pakistan, based in Karachi and Lahore. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 06:00pm
Print US sanctions Russia, Moscow reacts angrily WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia, including curbs to ... Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am
World White House says ‘invitation remains open’ to Putin on Biden summit She said the United States believes a summit would be a good step forward toward "the development of a stable and predictable relationship" between the two countries. Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:28pm
World EU expresses 'solidarity' with US over alleged Russian hacking "The compromise affected governments and businesses worldwide, including in EU Member States," he added. Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:30pm
World EU sanctions 8 Iranian security officials over 2019 crackdown The listing said Guards commander Hossein Salami "bears responsibility for serious human rights violations". Published 12 Apr, 2021 07:53pm
Markets Rouble falls past 77 vs dollar as geopolitical concerns mount Versus the euro, the rouble slid 1.1% to 91.29 , its weakest since early February. Updated 06 Apr, 2021 08:01pm
Business DNFBPs designated as appellate body for appeals hearing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has designated Director General of Designated Non-Financial Business... Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am
World EU hails US dropping of ICC sanctions THE HAGUE: The European Union on Saturday welcomed the United States' lifting of sanctions imposed by former leader... Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm
World UK imposes more sanctions on Myanmar military-linked interests After seizing power in February from a civilian government, Myanmar's military has regained control of state companies. Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:21pm
World Iran rejects ending 20% enrichment before US lifts sanctions US President Joe Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, withdrew from the deal in 2018 and reimposed US sanctions. Published 30 Mar, 2021 11:29am
World US, UK sanction Myanmar junta companies as crackdown continues YANGON: The US and Britain announced sanctions against a huge military-owned conglomerate in Myanmar Thursday, as... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
World EU nations rebuke China envoys over retaliatory sanctions PARIS: France, Germany and other EU nations called in Chinese ambassadors on Tuesday to protest at sanctions imposed... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Markets Shares and oil slide as sanctions, virus fears strike US, Europe sanctions against China hit shares. Powell to testify on U.S. recovery. Oil slides 4% amid demand fears. Published 23 Mar, 2021 07:59pm
World Myanmar military brass hit with new US, EU sanctions over coup YANGON: The European Union and the United States slapped sanctions Monday on top police and military commanders... Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am
Print West sanctions China, Beijing hits back at EU BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON: The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese ... Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am
World EU sanctions Myanmar junta chief over coup Min Aung Hlaing is "responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar", the bloc's official journal said. Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:45pm
World Dutch summon Chinese ambassador after MP sanctioned The EU imposed sanctions against four Chinese officials over the crackdown on the Uighur people in China's western Xinjiang region. Published 22 Mar, 2021 08:51pm
World EU approves sanctions over China, Myanmar abuses The EU will also slap asset freezes and visa bans on 11 officials of Myanmar's junta over the military coup last month and crackdown on demonstrators. Published 22 Mar, 2021 05:59pm
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’