Pakistan secures $1.32 billion IMF funding amid push for reforms, economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund board has approved new funding for Pakistan. This decision allows for immediate disbursements of approximat...
09 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Why are JetBlue and Frontier share prices up today? JetBlue and Frontier shares rise after Spirit shutdown creates growth opportunityWhy are JetBlue and Frontier share prices up today? Shares of JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines increased in premarket trading after Sp...
04 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 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
Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Spirit Airlines bailout: Will over 17,000 jobs be protected or big shocking lay offs on the way?Spirit Airlines' liquidation would eliminate more than 17,000 jobs, an expert said.
24 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Sri Lanka government no longer sells public enterprises, Attorney General clarifies in SCSri Lanka's government has halted the planned sale of key state enterprises. Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, Sri Lanka Insurance, a...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
HDFC Bank penalises 12 execs for role in mis-selling AT1 bondsHDFC Bank has penalized at least 12 senior and mid-level executives, including Ashish Parthasarthy, for their alleged role in the mis-selli...
03 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Global Markets | Greek stocks set for MSCI developed market return by 2027, marking post-crisis milestoneGreece is set to rejoin developed market benchmarks in May 2027, a significant step after its 2009 debt crisis. This reclassification by MS...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Sri Lanka fails to seal first review of IMF's bailout, talks to continueThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday completed its Sri Lanka visit, however, it did not reach a staff level agreement which w...
27 Sep, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
Pakistan's economy to slow significantly with high inflation: Central bankThe forecast came in the bank's half-year report, which said Pakistan's macroeconomic conditions had deteriorated due to the global economi...
19 May, 2023, 08.16 PM IST
Pakistan steeply hikes petroleum prices under deal with IMF to revive bailout programmeAccording to a notification issued by the finance ministry, the government imposed a Rs 10 per litre petroleum levy on petrol and Rs 5 each...
01 Jul, 2022, 11.24 AM IST
Cash-strapped Pakistan to approach IMF for bailout packageThe decision was taken by PM Imran Khan who had in the past opposed such measures to support the economy.
09 Oct, 2018, 07.51 AM IST
For Greece's austerity-hit elderly, bailout 'will never end'Now, the country is looking to the end of its third and final rescue package next week, but for Vagelakos, there is little to cheer about.
17 Aug, 2018, 12.56 PM IST
- Irish bailout 'around 85 billion euros': France
The international bailout for debt-ridden Ireland will likely be worth around 85 billion euros, France's budget minister Francois Baroin sa...
24 Nov, 2010, 05.43 PM IST
- International wrap-up: Bailout for East Europe
Eastern Europe’s battered banking sector got a lifeling of Euro 24.5 billion, with a group of multilateral lenders coming together to lend.
27 Feb, 2009, 08.13 PM IST