For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist US blockadeTightened US naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced Iran’s oil exports, forcing the country to cut production as s...
02 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Energy sector funds gain nearly 12% in 3 months, outperform all categories. Invest now or wait for a correction?Energy sector mutual funds have surged, delivering nearly 12% returns in three months. This performance has captured investor attention ami...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Discretionary spending slows in India as uncertainty keeps consumer purchases at a bare minimumConsumers are cutting back on non-essential purchases due to global tensions and job worries. Indian households are prioritising savings an...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan internet slowdownThe Pakistan government has slowed down internet and social media networks to curb dissent, risking economic stability. Since July, connect...
18 Aug, 2024, 11.36 AM IST
Pakistan govt predicts increased inflation, economic slowdown: ReportHolding back its inflation forecast figure for the outgoing month, the Finance Ministry painted a gloomy outlook of the economy, saying tha...
03 Apr, 2023, 12.12 PM IST
Dwindling textile exports contribute to Pakistan’s economic slowdownLower cotton production due to flooding, power crisis, and government policies have led to a sharp decline in Pakistan's textile exports. T...
30 Mar, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
How Beijing’s economic crisis is ushering a fresh round of chaos across countriesUntil now, the worry was about China gaining control over crucial assets in these countries to advance its strategic ambitions. But the cha...
05 Sep, 2022, 11.01 PM IST
IMF to consider USD 1.4 bn loan to Pak to deal with adverse economic impact of COVID-19Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed for a "global initiative on debt relief" to help developing countries like Pakistan to ov...
13 Apr, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Pak minister blames suspension of trade with India for hike in food pricesA senior Pakistani minister has blamed the suspension of trade with India for the current price hike of food items in the country as the pr...
04 Dec, 2019, 02.57 PM IST
Pakistan’s army chief holds private meetings to shore up economyThe military, which has staged numerous coups since Pak’s founding, has seen a direct impact from the slump.
03 Oct, 2019, 05.53 PM IST
Steps taken by Centre to mitigate impact of global economic slowdown: Union minister"Entire world is passing through the phase of economic slowdown. We are on the top of the list of the best performing countries," Shekhawat...
09 Sep, 2019, 04.06 PM IST
CM Amarinder Singh urges Pakistan not to back out of commitment on Kartarpur corridorWith the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev just three months away, any slowdown in the project would lead to its no...
11 Aug, 2019, 05.10 PM IST
Regional ties best answer to global slowdown: Pakistan officialStressing on regional cooperation, a Pakistan official said that his country would soon be granting Most Favoured Nation status to India.
22 May, 2013, 08.40 PM IST
- India ready to help overcome global economic crisis : PM
Leaving for Russia on his first foreign visit after assuming office for a second term, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said India i...
15 Jun, 2009, 01.10 PM IST
- India ready to help overcome global economic crisis: PM
Leaving for Russia on his first foreign visit after assuming office for a second term, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India is re...
15 Jun, 2009, 01.05 PM IST