Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talksGlobal stock markets saw gains on Friday. Investors are closely watching talks aimed at resolving the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Oil ...
23 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek passage through HormuzPresident Donald Trump states no help is needed from China to end the Iran war. He believes the US will win the conflict. Iran is firming i...
13 May, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Charting the global economy: ECB is leaning toward rate hikesEconomic growth varies globally, with some regions facing inflation and others seeing tech-driven booms. Geopolitical events are influencin...
03 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Global Markets | European shares steady as investors eye US-Iran talks, central banksAs investors steadied themselves for pivotal central bank meetings, European markets experienced minimal fluctuations. Oil prices rose, ref...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadMarkets are optimistic as U.S. President Trump signals an end to the Iran war. Talks may resume soon. However, upcoming economic data could...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Pakistan Budget FY26: From GDP to fiscal deficit, capital expenditure, here's how it stands against IndiaPakistan unveiled its FY26 federal budget, reducing spending by 7% to $62 billion. The nation targets 3.6% growth. Fiscal deficit aims for ...
10 Jun, 2025, 08.02 PM IST
Despite soaring debt signal in Economic Survey, Pakistan defence budget may shootPakistan's external debt has surged to $87.4 billion, compelling the nation to allocate over 1.9% of its GDP for debt servicing, with China...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.10 AM IST
Pakistan's economy missed economic growth target, donkey population rises to 60 lakh in FY24: Economic SurveyThe Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2023-24 reveals a 1.72% rise in the donkey population, reaching 5.9 million. Despite this increase, Paki...
12 Jun, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
Pakistan failing in every economic index: key surveyPakistan's economy has been stricken by a balance-of-payments crisis as it attempts to service high levels of external debt, while months o...
08 Jun, 2023, 08.18 PM IST
China rolling over Pakistan's USD 2 billion loan at reduced rateThe Pakistani daily said the Chinese leadership has assured Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that they will not merely continue to stand with ...
13 Jun, 2022, 07.51 PM IST
Pakistan govt economic survey posts GDP growth at 5.97% despite turmoilThe survey showed that the "economic growth of Pakistan was recorded at 5.97 per cent as opposed to the target of 4.8 per cent.""The econom...
10 Jun, 2022, 12.37 AM IST
Defence Budget: Pakistan's misplaced prioritiesA closer look at the budget details revealed that Rs 1,289 billion figure does not include Pakistani Rs 369 billion allocated for pensions ...
15 Jun, 2020, 09.38 AM IST
Pakistan's economy contracts for first time in 68 years by -0.38%Advisor on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, releasing the Pakistan Economic Survey 2019-20 said the economy suffered massively due to the coron...
11 Jun, 2020, 08.19 PM IST
Pakistanis feel inflation, not Kashmir, is biggest problem facing them: SurveyThe study, which was published by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan on Tuesday, said 53 per cent of respondents believe the country's economy, spe...
01 Nov, 2019, 03.33 PM IST
- Pakistan anti-terror campaign cost $68 bn in 10 years: Survey
The direct and indirect cost incurred by Pakistan on operations against terrorism during the past 10 years amounts to about USD 68 billion,...
03 Jun, 2011, 05.21 PM IST