Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran dealPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated it's too early to revise the budget despite potential economic improvements post-Iran...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Sleep on thisIn an ironic twist, a recent trade pact transforms ambitions into dilemmas, leaving society fatigued. Economic indicators show growth, iron...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
19 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Limited price raise shows how much of global hit govt has absorbed: GoyalPiyush Goyal stated the government absorbed global oil price hikes by cutting excise duty. He highlighted significant fertiliser subsidies ...
16 May, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
India's exports hit record USD 863 bn despite global turmoil; on track for USD 2 trillion target by 2030: Piyush GoyalIndia's exports touched a record USD 863 billion in FY26 despite global geopolitical tensions and disruptions in international trade, Comme...
15 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Fuel price hike on the cards as India struggles to absorb soaring crude costsIndia is grappling with significant economic challenges due to elevated global fuel prices. The government has absorbed substantial daily l...
09 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billionThe International Monetary Fund on Friday approved reviews of Pakistan’s loan programmes, allowing the country to immediately access about ...
09 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Is the AI boom eating its own tail? The strange economics of billion-dollar dealsTech giants like Google and Amazon are investing billions in AI rivals like Anthropic, creating a 'Circular Capitalism' loop. Companies fun...
03 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
India's digitalisation reforms improved productivity in MSMEs: IMF paperA working paper by the International Monetary Fund said digitalisation of public administration in India has boosted productivity among MSM...
02 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macroIndia faces a rare convergence of four macro shocks—war-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoon—raising inflation ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Global bond crisis ahead? JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon rings alarm over rising government debtJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of an impending global bond crisis, citing rising government debts and geopolitical risks like the Ir...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Global Market Update: Pakistan's central bank hikes key rate by 100 bps to 11.5%Pakistan's central bank raised its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5% on Monday, its first hike in almost three years, as rising ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Let oil prices hurt: IMF cautions against govt shielding consumersThe IMF is urging governments to let fuel prices rise, warning that broad subsidies and price caps worsen global energy shocks. Allowing pr...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.11 PM IST