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Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
Pakistan receives USD 1.3 bn loan from IMF: Central bankPakistan has recieved USD 1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. This funding comes from two separate programs, the Extended Fun...
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
India's IT is 'Information Technology', Pakistan's is 'International Terrorism': RajnathDefence Minister Rajnath Singh declared India's fight against terrorism is a battle for humanity's core values. He emphasized a new approac...
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
Endurance, the new superpower of the battlefieldThe economy of attrition is the big new reality of the battlefield. Expensive defences are badly struggling against waves of cheap drones a...
Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reservePakistan is exploring various financing options, including Eurobonds and commercial debt, to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility and bolste...
World finance chiefs head to IMF with a sense of déjà vuGlobal economic policymakers convene amid concerns over President Trump's actions impacting Middle East growth. The IMF warns of reduced ca...
India VIX eases 21% after March surge as Iran war ceasefire soothes sentimentIndia VIX, which measures volatility in markets, eased nearly 21% on Wednesday after Iran and US announced a temporary ceasefire to their r...
'Mediator' Pakistan feels the heat as petrol price breaches PKR 450, diesel goes over 500 due to Middle East warPakistan petrol, diesel prices: The petrol price in cash-strapped Pakistan has increased to PKR 458.40 rupees per litre and diesel has brea...
Pakistan's growth rate to remain at 3% in next fiscal: World BankForecasts indicate that Pakistan's economy will expand by 3 percent in both fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The resilience of its industrial an...
India vehemently opposed ADB's loan Pakistan as it could be misused: Govt sourcesIndia has expressed strong opposition to the Asian Development Bank's decision to grant an USD 800 million loan to Pakistan. Indian governm...
ADB approves $800 million package for PakistanThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million financing package for Pakistan to bolster fiscal sustainability and enhance p...
World Bank suggests taxes on agriculture, real estate and retail sectors to infuse Rs 3 trillion in Pakistan, say reportsThe World Bank has proposed closing all tax exemptions and including agriculture, retail, and real estate in the tax bracket to help Pakist...
China should ensure Pakistan avert debt default: Chinese media"China should work closely with Pakistan to make sure that the projects it has invested in can generate tangible growth," Global Times said.
US plans $ 280 million military aid to Pakistan, cuts civilian aidThe Obama administration has proposed to cut civilian aid to Pakistan to $ 446 million for the next fiscal year as against $ 703 million in...