Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emi...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Pakistan significantly affects NCR, Punjab's annual PM2.5 concentration: ReportPakistan's transboundary pollution contributes nearly thirty-three percent to Delhi's annual PM2.5 levels. Local sources account for twenty...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Afghanistan seeks deeper trade ties with India, pitches for easier business accessAfghanistan's trade body seeks enhanced economic ties with India. They requested easier business procedures and faster visa issuance. This ...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India, Afghanistan discuss trade, agri & connectivityIndia and Afghanistan held a Joint Committee Meeting to strengthen their development partnership. The two nations reviewed cooperation acro...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
India's strike will hit Pak where it hurts the mostIndia has restricted water flow to Pakistan via Chenab river. This follows the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan anticipates a...
07 May, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
IMF asks Pakistan to end preferential treatment to agriculture, textile sectorsThe IMF has urged Pakistan to eliminate special protections and tax breaks for its agriculture and textile sectors. These practices have hi...
14 Oct, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
China invests in Pakistan: MoUs signed in textile, technology, agriculture sectorsChinese companies have signed multiple MoUs with Pakistani counterparts in sectors like textile, technology, agriculture, and livestock at ...
28 Sep, 2024, 02.19 PM 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
Scope of CPEC to be enhanced in 2nd phase: Pakistani officialChina has committed to invest over USD 60 billion in Pakistan as part of the CPEC under which it planned to build a number of special econo...
09 Apr, 2020, 04.03 PM IST
Beijing's real plan revealed: Pakistan could soon turn into China's economic colonyThe range and scope of China's plan is breathtaking, showing a deep penetration into Pakistan's life. This could have several implications ...
12 Jul, 2018, 11.31 PM IST
Pakistan economy surpasses $300 billion: ReportThe 5.3 per cent growth was achieved on the back of recovery in the agriculture sector and better-than-expected performance in the services...
18 May, 2017, 02.11 PM IST
Pakistan, China sign $2 billion agreementsThe agreements were signed yesterday as the two-day meet of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Xinjiang Forum concluded in China.
13 Aug, 2015, 12.32 PM IST
Pakistan wants 'level playing field' for better trade tiesPak wants a level-playing field for promoting and further strengthening trade ties with India, Abdul Basit, High Commissioner for Pakistan ...
09 Aug, 2014, 05.32 AM IST
- Why India should focus on manufacturing
Many Asian economies are moving directly from the agricultural sector to the services sector, bypassing industrialisation.
23 Aug, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Pakistan seeks cooperation with India in renewable energy, power
Seeking to deepen economic and trade ties with India, Pakistan today underlined the scope of cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture a...
16 Jul, 2013, 09.34 PM IST
- India, Pakistan identify 8 areas of mutual cooperation
India and Pakistan have identified eight areas, including agriculture, education and IT & Telecom for mutually beneficial cooperation.
08 Sep, 2012, 10.46 PM IST