Pakistan faces fresh trouble as UAE expels thousands of workers amid rising tensions with Abu DhabiThousands of Pakistani Shia workers are reportedly being expelled from the UAE, straining already troubled relations. This follows a demand...
09 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta project, casting shadow on India tiesBangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between B...
07 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
'Pakistan bleeding ₹76,000 crore weekly': PM Shehbaz Sharif raises alarm over soaring oil import bill amid deepening debt woesPakistan Oil Import Bill: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US-Iran conflict has dealt a major blow to the country's economy,...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held areaIn Odesa, drones hit residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure, said Serhii Lysak, the head of the city’s administration. Russi...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection: ReportPakistan's significant weapons and jets deal with Sudan is now on hold. Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to cancel the agreement. Riyadh has...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
'Monumental setback' for PM Modi's foreign policy: Congress on Pakistan's role in US-Iran peace movesPakistan is reportedly hosting US-Iran peace talks. Congress criticizes Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, stating Pakistan Army chief A...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Pakistan to repay USD 1.5 billion outstanding UAE debt by April 23Pakistan's central bank plans to settle a USD 1.5 billion loan with the United Arab Emirates by April 23. This move follows a USD 2 billion...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Pakistan says Saudi Arabia pledges $3 billion more in financial supportSaudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in fresh support to Pakistan and extend a $5 billion deposit rollover to help it manage upcoming debt ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surgeFrance said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices dr...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Pakistan's economic reforms under IMF's loan strong so far: IMF representativePakistan’s progress under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) USD 7 billion loan programme has been “strong so far,” according to IMF R...
13 Jul, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
India to ask IMF & other global multilateral agencies to review loans, grants to PakistanFollowing a terror attack in Pahalgam, India plans to urge global multilateral agencies, including the IMF and ADB, to reassess financial a...
02 May, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
China rolls over $2 bln loan to Pakistan, finance minister saysThe $2 billion loan was due in March and has been extended for one year, Geo News which first reported the news said, citing sources in the...
29 Feb, 2024, 08.11 AM IST
Pakistan, IMF commence negotiations for release of $710 mn second tranche of $3 bn loanPakistan and the IMF have initiated discussions to secure the second tranche of a $3 billion bailout package, beginning on a positive note....
03 Nov, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
New $3 billion loan programme to help Pakistan's efforts in stabilising its ailing economy: IMFThe board approved the bailout package for the country for an amount of USD 2.25 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) - reserve funds that...
14 Jul, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
Pakistan is the largest recipient of ADB loans in AsiaAccording to the ADB Annual Report 2022, released on Monday, out of total disbursement of over USD 31.8 billion to 40 countries, Pakistan r...
29 Apr, 2023, 01.20 PM IST
- $500 million loan to shore up Pakistan economy
Pakistan's central bank says it has received a $500 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to help shore up the country's ailing econ...
04 Oct, 2008, 05.07 PM IST